Growth through greening: developing and assessing alternative economic development programmes

The paper articulates how communities can capitalize on the specific benefits of urban forestry and assesses the outcomes of urban forestry efforts. To accomplish this, the paper defines the context of local economic development and urban forestry; outlines the economic, aesthetic, and ecological be...

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Published in:Applied geography (Sevenoaks) 2002-10, Vol.22 (4), p.331-350
Main Authors: Gatrell, J.D, Jensen, R.R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic development
Green space
Quality of life
Smart growth
Urban forestry
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Summary:The paper articulates how communities can capitalize on the specific benefits of urban forestry and assesses the outcomes of urban forestry efforts. To accomplish this, the paper defines the context of local economic development and urban forestry; outlines the economic, aesthetic, and ecological benefits of a smart-growth agenda that includes urban forestry; and presents two brief case studies that empirically assess the viability of urban forestry policy by measuring the dynamics of the urban canopy. The research methodology presented here can be used by policy-makers to assess policy outcomes and the overall success of smarter and greener economic development strategies.
ISSN:0143-6228
1873-7730
DOI:10.1016/S0143-6228(02)00049-8