Research Program on Vegetation and People in Cities

Faculty on this research committee on pursuing projects that build from observational to experimental research around vegetation, urban green spaces and people. Two research themes will be explored: 1. Measuring and describing the sociology and ecology of urban green spaces (lots) and gauging their ecological and social benefits; and 2.  Measuring and describing the sociology and ecology of streets and throughways and devising new ways of mitigating pollutants and storm water runoff, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing the aesthetic and climate environment for humans.