Introduction Trees play an invaluable role in enhancing city environments, providing everything from energy savings to climate-change mitigation. But it’s important to remember that not all urban forests are created equal — and evaluating trees by their quantity as opposed to their quality is to display a fundamental misunderstanding of city trees’ potential worth. Healthy,… More
This post includes a number of statistics found in an in-depth study titled “Financing Green Infrastructure” published by ICMA (International City/County Management Association) in May 2022 — click here to read the report in full. Introduction As the social and environmental benefits of green infrastructure (GI) gain more and more traction among municipal project planners,… More
Introduction The first licensed airfield in Canada, City Centre Airport opened in 1927 on 144 acres of land just north of Downtown Edmonton. Serving as a military airbase during the Second World War, it became a stop on international passenger flights between North America and Asia in the 1950s. As jet technology progressed during the… More
Introduction From New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to Wembley Stadium in London, DeepRoot has helped ensure the success of green infrastructure projects in big cities across the globe. But these high-profile initiatives are only part of our story — Silva Cells grow large trees in towns big and small, partnering with designers, engineers,… More
Introduction A silhouetted cutout of Don Draper, the dashing protagonist in AMC’s Mad Men, extends his arm across the back of a commemorative park bench in front of the former Time-Life Building — headquarters of the fictional Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Pryce advertising firm in the award-winning series set in 1960s New York City. The history and cultural impact… More
A recent research study conducted by Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories tackled the question of the best methodology to grow trees in cities, with the ultimate goal of reaping benefits that mitigate the impact of climate change. The study (Comparison of Tree Responses to Different Soil Treatments Under Concrete Pavement) was produced by Dr. E Thomas… More
Introduction Planning a green infrastructure project is a complex endeavor with many intricate considerations — not least of which is the seemingly simple question: how will I grow big, healthy trees? Where will I plant them and how will I ensure they thrive in an urban environment? Let’s explore how tree trenches — also called… More
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