Greening Blighted Neighborhoods Reduces Gun Violence
A rigorous, Philadelphia-based study found that two key blight remediation programs — restoring abandoned buildings and greening vacant lots — significantly…
A rigorous, Philadelphia-based study found that two key blight remediation programs — restoring abandoned buildings and greening vacant lots — significantly…
To what extent does the density of the tree cover in a city relate to the amount of social capital…
This multi-purpose mapping tool describes how good management of local ecosystems can reduce the impact of flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat…
The answer — provisionally — seems to be yes. Researchers from the US Forest Service and the University of Pennsylvania…
Narrower streets are safer for cars, tree density is an element of street environments that are proven not to increase accident rates.
Urban residents experience less crime when green spaces are near-by.
Aggression and violence attributed to mental fatigue is reduced in urban developments nearby nature vs barren buildings
Woodland vegetation, maintenance and design in urban green spaces are important for perceived personal safety
Research showing greener spaces with reduced crime, published by the Journal of Environment and Behavoir
Provides urban forestry professionals with specific steps to take when preparing for natural disasters. The guide contains 10 key components…
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
Twenty-five leaders from all sectors of urban forestry met in a forum to identify needs and opportunities for urban forestry…
Trees in Urban Streetscapes:Research on Traffic Safety and Crash Risk.
Parking lot bioswales provide valuable stormwater and pollutant reduction, especially with planted trees.
An exemplary, if exhaustive, mitigation plan that aims for resiliency through multiple channels — urban trees prominent among them.
Extensive literature survey of research on the environmental, social and economic benefits of urban forestry. The basic facts are well…