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Conditions of Use & Acknowledgement
This information may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any reselling or sub-licensing is expressly forbidden.
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Dr. Kathleen [email protected] 2012
Local EconomicsHow Trees and Vegetation Connect to Property Values & Retail
Green Cities:Good Healthscience summaries
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City Life & Nearby Nature living in urbanized areas
> 80% of U.S. population> 50% of all people in the world
urban nature & greening= parks, gardens, trees, small
landscapes, the urban forest, natural areas
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Science about Nature Benefits environmental services
air qualitystormwater managementenergy savings
economic value & savings social benefits
public health (eg. physical activity)mental health & function
children in nature
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Social BenefitLocal Economics
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monetary values are important in community decision making
‘what is not counted does not count’ urban vegetation rarely produces
marketable goods, yet can provide many measurable services and benefits
nonmarket valuation methods can represent natural assets
The Source?
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Research Portaldatabase of research articles> 2,200 peer reviewed articlessorted into benefits themesproviding web-based products
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www.greenhealth.washington.edu
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Datasheet
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research highlights
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Acknowledgements
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Sponsors: University of WashingtonUSDA Forest Service Natl Urban & Community Forestry Advisory CouncilNGO partners
Thanks to University of Washington students:Katrina Flora, B.A.Mary Ann Rozance, M.S.
Project Director:Kathleen Wolf, Ph.D.
back to …. Local Economics
quality canopy cover & landscape are tied to higher economic values in communities . . . . .
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research highlightsResidential & Homes Having larger trees in yards
& as street trees can add from 3-15% to home values in neighborhoods. Wolf, 2007, Arborist News
Average market effect of street trees on all house values across Portland, OR (population 590,000) Donovan and Butry, 2010, Landscape and Urban Planning = total value of $1.35 billion potentially increasing city’s annual property
tax revenues $15.3 million
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research highlightsHomes Near Parks Homes adjacent to naturalistic parks &
open spaces are valued 8-20% higher than similar properties
Positive price effect declines to near zero about ½ mile away
Crompton, 2001, PAS Report 502
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research highlightsRetail & Shoppers Shoppers claim to spend
9-12% more for goods & services in central businessdistricts having high quality tree canopy. Wolf, 2005, Journal of Forestry
CBDs with high quality trees? Shoppers claim they will travel greater distance, for a longer time & spend more time once arriving Wolf, 2005, Journal of Forestry; Wolf, 2003, Journal of Arboriculture
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Conclusion
• City trees & urban greening provide many intangible services & benefits
• Quality outdoor environments are part of livable cities
• The economic values of parks, trees, and gardens are measurable
• Planting, management & stewardship are good public investments
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Project Support:University of WashingtonUSDA Forest Service
Project Director:Kathleen Wolf, Ph.D., Research Social Scientist, University of Washington
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