Tag: Urban design
Not so long ago, cities were starved for trees
Sonja Dümpelmann, Harvard University
Many cities, in recent years, have initiated tree planting campaigns to offset carbon dioxide emissions and improve urban microclimates.
In 2007, New...
Designing greener streets starts with finding room for bicycles and trees
Anne Lusk, Harvard University
City streets and sidewalks in the United States have been engineered for decades to keep vehicle occupants and pedestrians safe. If...