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Biophilic planning

This article looks at urban tree-planting initiatives in nine United States cities to identify how to reduce the deficit in green infrastructure planning. It identifies the best tree-planting practices that can be used for increasing urban forestry based green infrastructure on a larger scale. The article also uses the study areas to identify best strategies for creating a tree-planting initiative strategy.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

This article identifies best practices for implementing green infrastructure networks by assessing urban tree-planting initiatives (TPIs). It surveys nine municipalities implementing TPIs and assesses their planning processes. The article touches on several policy considerations and opportunities for further research.

Urban Heat Resilience

This article explores best practices to help inform green infrastructure planning on a metropolitan scale. It argues planning green infrastructure on a metropolitan scale is an effective strategy to address urban issues such as the effects of urban heat islands.