Tucson Green Streets Action Guide
A directive from the city’s director of transportation lays out why and how green features must be built into municipal…
Sample MOU: Cooperation on Green Streets between DOT and Urban Forestry
This memorandum of understanding, between the New York City Department of Transportation and its urban forestry agency, the Department of…
Effects of Tree Shade on Pavement Performance
Proper shade lowers maintenance costs by reducing how often surfaces must be re-coated.
Shade Trees Reduce Sidewalk Damage
Greater Pavement Condition Index is associated with greater Tree Shade Index, indicating that tree shade was partially responsible for reduced…
Municipal Sustainability Plan in Philadelphia
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
Sustain Louisville Plan Incorporates Urban Forest Management.
Trees, Traffic and Safety
Trees in Urban Streetscapes:Research on Traffic Safety and Crash Risk.
Best Management Practices for Planting and Maintaining Trees in High Traffic Areas.
This technical memorandum addresses planting and maintaining trees which are adjacent to roadways or sidewalks in urban areas where buildings…
Milwaukee’s Menu for Green Streets and Stormwater
Complete with decision tools and clear specifications, Milwaukee's manual may be among the most comprehensive.
Seattle Right-of-Way Improvement Manual.
Where to go for design guidance and procedural information. In Seattle.
Green Street Construction Guide.
This brochure from Portland explains the concept of green streets and gives instructions to applicants on the process.
Municipal Handbook for Green Streets.
Green Streets Give Back Much More than a “Nice” place to Drive
Design Specifications and Drawings Templates for Green Streets.
Complete Streets Approach Good Fit for Communities Looking to Enhance Bicycle Traffic.
Smart Growth America supports a national "Complete Streets Coalition" that offers comprehensive resources to communities. Along with technical assistance and…
Local Green Infrastructure Network Expands on Statewide Plan.
This plan includes green infrastructure components as part of the overall vision for their community.
Social, Economic, and Environmental Benefits of Urban Forests.
Extensive literature survey of research on the environmental, social and economic benefits of urban forestry. The basic facts are well…
Green Street Designs Offset Stormwater Runoff on Streets.
Conceptual design for on-site retention. Evaporation and transpiration through bioswales and engineered tree boxes.