Effective urban greening principles are the essence of liveable, walkable, climate-responsive tropical and subtropical cities.
Trees are fast-disappearing from Gold Coast streets and parks, leaving gaps in arbours of natives and avenues of Norfolks. In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred clean-up crews have been efficiently cutting down, chopping up and macerating trees that blew down in the storms. It’s obvious that most of these can’t be saved. A felled … Continue reading Uprooted trees and the art of rescue
While trees can affect power lines, they are not the only factor contributing to power outages. Trees provide numerous environmental benefits in resilient subtropical cities. Fragile power infrastructure needs urgent re-thinking to avoid overheated unlivable cities amid climate change.
Shenzhen showcases tree-lined streets that enhance urban life, supporting climate design principles. Research confirms street trees boost property value and ecological benefits, outweighing maintenance costs.
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