Bridging The Land Use Gap - Examining Tree Canopy Cover And Connectivity By Land Use In 10 U.S. Cities
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128626 <-- shared paper
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Example: https://seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OSE/Urban%20Forestry/2021%20Tree%20Canopy%20Assessment%20Report_FINAL_230227.pdf <-- shared 2021 City Of Seattle Tree Canopy Assessment- Final Report
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #treeequity #Landuse #landcover #Earthobservation #Environmentaljustice #Urbansustainability #Urbanpolicy #urbanplanning #remotesensing #city #cities #tree #treecanopy #heatstress #vegetation #management #monitoring #parks #recreation #greenspace #residential #industrial #canopycover #habitat #biodiversity #heatisland #connectivity #US #USA #citypark #urbanparks #treeplanting #planning #contagious #climate #ecology #publichealth

Are New York's wealthiest truly fleeing over Mayor Mamdani? Paul Krugman debunks the myth in "The Plutocrats Who Cried ‘Commie’," revealing how billionaires' flight threats are empty. He argues NYC thrives on culture and in-person deals, keeping elites rooted despite tax fears, with affordability being the real challenge. Dive deeper into his insights: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-plutocrats-who-cried-commie #NYC #UrbanPolicy #ProgressiveVoices

Paul Krugman reveals the Trump administration’s contradiction on America’s urgent housing crisis: true recognition clashes with policies that block solutions like multifamily building due to entrenched NIMBY politics. Instead of easing supply, tariffs and immigration cuts worsen affordability. Discover the full insights here: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/yes-america-has-a-housing-emergency #PaulKrugman #housingcrisis #Trumpadministration #NIMBY #urbanpolicy #economicpolicy

Governor JB Pritzker, with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, firmly rejects President Trump’s push to militarize Chicago, labeling it politically charged, not crime-focused. Pritzker highlights that states with highest homicide rates are Republican-led, challenging Trump’s narrative. The conflict signals rising tensions over federal urban policy. Full story: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/pritzker-chicagoans-are-not-calling #Pritzker #Chicago #Trump #military #democracy #urbanpolicy #crime #politics

Paul Krugman exposes the gap between political crime narratives and actual data, debunking myths of urban danger despite Trump-era alarmism. Citing Jeff Asher’s analysis, he confirms drops in severe crimes while noting fears stem from media, not experience—DC restaurants still thrive. He also shares free access to his inequality primers and reflects on his Substack success. Read more: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/crime-and-self-promotion #PaulKrugman #crime #media #urbanpolicy #inequality #Substack #publicperception

Erin Doherty reveals a stark contrast: While Trump claims violent crime plagues Washington, D.C., Justice Dept. data shows 30-year lows. Despite 2023 spikes, rates have reversed. Mayor Bowser calls Trump's rhetoric “hyperbolic,” highlighting fear vs. facts. Analyst Jeff Asher warns data must guide policy amidst public anxiety. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/13/trump-crime-washington-dc-.html #Trump #WashingtonDC #CrimeRates #PublicPerception #MurielBowser #JeffAsher #NationalGuard #FederalIntervention #UrbanPolicy #PartisanDivide. Great insights from Doherty!

California's housing crisis isn’t new. But it is preventable.
We broke down the roots of California’s collapse — and what can still be done.
Read the full story: https://www.ryanjhite.com/2025/08/03/why-the-golden-state-is-facing-the-worst-housing-and-homelessness-crisis-in-america/
#CaliforniaHousingCrisis #UrbanPolicy #Homelessness

🚗💸 Wow, look at that! After months of forcing drivers to pay for breathing, fewer cars are zooming around the city—what a shocker! Next up: charging people for walking to reduce pedestrian traffic. 🙄🛣️
https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/traffic_and_transit/2025/07/05/six-months-into-congestion-pricing--more-cars-are-off-the-road--report-says #carbanpricing #trafficreduction #urbanpolicy #pedestrianfees #cityplanning #HackerNews #ngated