http://www.thebrittonfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/BFhotclimates2013.pdf Everyone appreciates cool shade on a hot day. But in urban settings in the arid west, trees provide benefits beyond the shade they cast. Researchers at the Center for Urban Forest Research in Davis, CA, have been working since 1992 to quantify the benefits that trees provide. However, with water supplies dwindling as population
A rendering of Barcelona’s planner green corridor network, showing the enlarged park at Plaça de les Glories Catalans at its heart. Ajuntament de Barcelona Built-Out Barcelona Makes Space for an Urban Forest FEARGUS O’SULLIVAN MAY 17, 2017 The city is planning a major green makeover to combat the heat island and create a more welcoming place
Here’s How Cities Can Get the Most out of Their Parks TERESA MATHEW OCT 18, 2017 Neighborhood green spaces aren’t always living up to their full potential. A neighborhood park can be a powerful tool to help nearby residents lead healthier lives. According to one study, every dollar spent on creating and maintaining park trails saves
