The Influence of Trees and Landscaping on Rental Rates
This study investigates the effect of trees and landscaping on office rental rates, based on a comparison of 85 office…
Shade trees reduce building energy use and CO2 emissions from power plants
Urban shade trees offer significant benefits in reducing building air-conditioning demand and improving urban air quality by reducing smog. The…
Local Economics
Trees in cities are not grown and managed for products that can be bought and sold on markets, but they…
Public Value of Urban Forests
Scientific understanding of how urban trees, forests and green space benefit people has expanded substantially in recent years to include…
Economic Value of Urban Forests
The presence of larger trees in yards and as street trees can add from 3% to 15% to home values…
Urban Property Values with Trees
Tree removal on property developments can cost up to $1,000 per tree, but keeping trees on developing property can raise land value by…
The Effect of Forest Conservation Regulation on Property Values
This study suggests that existing regulations on forested real estate provide some potential cost benefits to the development of mixed-use residential housing…
Economic Impact of Green Spaces
The existence of large parks increases the value of properties that are located within close proximity in Pittsburgh. More specifically,…