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…
A directive from the city’s director of transportation lays out why and how green features must be built into municipal…
This memorandum of understanding, between the New York City Department of Transportation and its urban forestry agency, the Department of…
Proper shade lowers maintenance costs by reducing how often surfaces must be re-coated.
Greater Pavement Condition Index is associated with greater Tree Shade Index, indicating that tree shade was partially responsible for reduced…
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
Trees in Urban Streetscapes:Research on Traffic Safety and Crash Risk.
This technical memorandum addresses planting and maintaining trees which are adjacent to roadways or sidewalks in urban areas where buildings…
Complete with decision tools and clear specifications, Milwaukee's manual may be among the most comprehensive.
Where to go for design guidance and procedural information. In Seattle.
This brochure from Portland explains the concept of green streets and gives instructions to applicants on the process.
Design Specifications and Drawings Templates for Green Streets.
Smart Growth America supports a national "Complete Streets Coalition" that offers comprehensive resources to communities. Along with technical assistance and…
This plan includes green infrastructure components as part of the overall vision for their community.
Extensive literature survey of research on the environmental, social and economic benefits of urban forestry. The basic facts are well…
Conceptual design for on-site retention. Evaporation and transpiration through bioswales and engineered tree boxes.