Tree Equity Stories
Insights and perspectives on Tree Equity Score.
Austin TX - School Routes Aren't the Coolest
How hot is your route to school? We analyzed shade along school routes in Austin to find out.
Detroit MI - Cooling Detroit's Bus Stops
Most public transit stops in Detroit are exposed to scorching heat in the summertime. State-of-the-art shade data can guide smart investments that improve walkability and make Detroit a cooler place to live and visit.
Phoenix AZ - Beating the Heat in Public Parks
The City of Phoenix is leading the way to cool its neighborhoods and make public spaces safer year round. Learn how cutting-edge shade data is turning plans into action.
Tree Equity Score - The Next Generation
The next generation of Tree Equity Score is here. And it's better than ever... Take a tour and find out what's new.
Tree Equity Score in Action
Newport Tree Conservancy: The non-profit on a mission to bring Tree Equity to Newport, Rhode Island.
Unlocking Tree Equity Score
How a Providence, Rhode Island non-profit is partnering with their community to take Tree Equity to the next level.
Happier and Healthier
Tree Equity Score data reveals that mental health complaints decline in neighborhoods with more trees.
Urban Heat Equity
Extreme heat disproportionately impacts people of color and low-income communities across the nation.
Keeping Cool
Trees can moderate urban heat in your city. Explore our findings city by city.
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