Strategically growing the urban forest will improve our world
Growth in urban populations creates opportunities for urban forests to deliver ecosystem services critical to human wellbeing and biodiversity. Our…
Growth in urban populations creates opportunities for urban forests to deliver ecosystem services critical to human wellbeing and biodiversity. Our…
Yale University’s Samuel Center for Social Connectiveness has developed a comprehensive set of metrics by which cities can measure both…
The model, now in wide use, applies general principles of sustainability to urban trees and forests. The central tenet of the model…
This comprehensive manual summarizes regulations and specifications for design elements of public spaces. Places high emphasis on multi-benefit planning and…
To create Washington DC’s first sustainability plan, the Mayor’s Office engaged the departments of planning, energy and environment, and representatives from…
For five years, Washington DC has organized plans and policies under a comprehensive sustainability plan. As the city evolves, so…
The Urban Street Stormwater Guide is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city transportation, public works, and water departments to advance the…
It’s not just about stormwater. Green Infrastructure plays a critical role in solving many challenges — from the heat island…
Primer provides an introduction to green infrastructure projects and their benefits, as well as information on selecting, building, and maintaining…
The Nature Conservancy spreads its programs beyond wild land and into metro areas, where 85 percent of Americans live.
The Urban Forest Action Plan was developed to implement the goals established in the management plan. The goals the action…
Provides a framework for the City of Ann Arbor to effectively manage its urban and community forest as a sustainable…
Many communities have conducted i-Tree assessments. This site lists most of them.
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…
Useful for educating Watershed Councils that urban trees are as important to watershed health as upstream forests.
Provides design guidelines and steps for stormwater management using green infrastructure, such as avoiding or minimizing land disturbance by preserving…
A report and analysis on the strength of sustainability plans as indicators of environmental initiatives.
Sets Five Milestones for Sustainability that any community can pursue.
The most effective plans engage residents and respect them as effective advocates for their own needs and expectations.
The Green Infrastructure Scenarios Tool (GIST) has helped Milwaukee decision-makers and citizens test scenarios and see the solutions that best…
A useful companion to other toolkits which delve deeper into how to plan, promote, and implement green infrastructure.
Important papers on how trees and structural soil work as a system to help manage stormwater.
Chicago’s regional planning organization offers guidance to its member communities on the roles they can play in conserving the region’s…