Urban Forests Case Studies: Challenges, Potential and Success in a Dozen Cities
There are many challenges facing cities in the 21st century: aging gray infrastructures, social and economic inequality, maxed out systems and…
17 Case Studies of Urban Environmental Education
“Urban Environmental Education” Online Professional Development Course, April 2015 EECapacity, Cornell University, NAAEE
Harvesting the Value of Water: Stormwater, Green Infrastructure and Real Estate
For developers and builders, managing the impact of stormwater is a given: the law requires it. But increasingly, they’ve ceased…
Green Infrastructure Examples in Texas
Documents green infrastructure and low impact development projects in the state of Texas.
Treasure Valley, ID Canopy Network
Group of public and private sector professionals dedicated to enhancing the Treasure Valley region's urban forest. The group works collaboratively…
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Largest collaborative partnership in the US.
Urban Forestry Plan in Sacramento
Sacramento's GreenPrint pioneered cross-boundary cooperation among neighboring communities.
Municipal Sustainability Plan in Philadelphia
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Case Study in Florida.
Focuses primarily on bioswales and rain gardens
Just the Facts: Urban Forestry Impact on Las Cruces
Condensed summary of tree types, distribution and benefits.
Just the Facts: Urban Forestry Impact on Phoenix
Condensed summary of tree types, distribution and benefits.
Community Forestry Assessment Report — El Paso
This i-Tree Community Forestry Assessment demonstrates how the benefits of urban trees far outweigh the costs of planting and maintainng…
Community Forestry Assessment Report — Albuquerque
This i-Tree Community Forestry Assessment demonstrates how the benefits of urban trees far outweigh the costs of planting and maintainng…
Just the Facts: Urban Forestry Impact on Albuquerque
Condensed summary of tree types, distribution and benefits.
Working Hard — Trees in Four Arid Communities
The Growing a Healthier Community Urban Forestry Analysis utilizes i-Tree Eco to present comparative tree data from four arid communities…
Community Forestry Assessment Report — Phoenix
Applying i-Tree Eco as foundation for urban forest management plan.
The Impact of a Million Tree Initiative.
This study assesses the impacts of one of the nation's first large-scale tree planting program -- begun in anticipation of…
Tool Used to Calculate the Potential Benefits of and Plan for Green Infrastructure in DC Metro Area.
The Green Build-out Model integrates GIS land cover data and hydrologic processes using rainfall storage and coverage areas for trees…
How Perception of Green Infrastructure by Municipal Officials Affects Adoption and Implementation.
A novel opinion study of municipal officials suggests that perceived "usefulness" will play a larger role in fostering acceptance, than…
Utilizing an Urban Forest for Stormwater Management.
This extensive presentation offers a detailed review of how one small community put urban forestry at the center of their…
Low Impact Development Produces Significant Savings.
While somewhat dated, this summary of 17 case studies shows how Low Impact Development (LID) practices can reduce project costs…
Green Infrastructure Costs Less, Does More
Lancaster’s green infrastructure plan is expected to reduce stormwater flow by 1 billion gallons a year. This study calculates the…
Franklin, MA Improves Water Quality and Increases Ground Charge Cost Effectively Through Green Infrastructure.
Applies green infrastructure practices, including urban forestry via engineered tree boxes and trenches, biofiltration swales. Phosphorus reduction through stormwater capture…
Brownfields into Greenways — A Conceptual Plan
Site planning to include "stacked" green infrastructure for stormwater management and other benefits. Adjacent to Mississippi River.
Drought Resistance in Santa Monica Park
Water storage and reuse plan to mitigate effects of drought, and manage stormwater runoff.