With a twist on the traditional vision of urban green infrastructure, Chicago’s model projects not only improve aesthetics, but also provide environmental benefits.
Chicago has developed a well-deserved reputation for urban greening over the past ten years, and its best-known proponent is the citys mayor, Richard M. Daley. Born on Arbor Day, Mayor Daley has a fondness for trees and greening that goes well beyond beautification. In Chicago, urban greening is not undertaken with the sole purpose of aesthetic improvement; it also is an important and recognized component of the citys urban infrastructure and is considered imperative for good quality of life in all of Chicagos 77 communities. ULI membership is required to access the full text of this article.
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