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A study in Melbourne, Australia compared invertebrate species richness and diversity in streetside bioretention swales, garden beds, and lawn-type planting strips. Bioretention swales contained the greatest species...

Kazemi, Fatemeh, Simon Beecham, and Joan Gibbs. (2009). Streetscale bioretention basins in Melbourne and their effect on local biodiversity. Ecological Engineering, 35(10), 1454-1465.

A study in Philadelphia estimated that 196 premature, heat-related fatalities could be avoided over a 40-year period if a 50% Low Impact Development approach (runoff from 50% of impervious surface in the city is...

Stratus Consulting. (2009). A Triple Bottom Line Assessment of Traditional and Green Infrastructure Options for Controlling CSO Events in Philadelphia’s Watersheds. Office of Watersheds, City of Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia, PA.

A nationwide analysis in the Netherlands suggests that feelings of social safety are generally higher in areas with larger amounts of vegetated space. Highly urban areas are the exception, where reduced visibility...

Maas, Jolanda, Peter Spreeuwenberg, Marijke Van Winsum-Westra, Robert A. Verheij, Sjerp de Vries, and Peter P. Groenewegen. (2009). Is green space in the living environment associated with people’s feelings of social safety? Environment and Planning, A 41(7), 1763-1777.

Rainfall simulations in Spain indicated that vegetation may increase soil infiltration rates. Experimenters observed locally higher infiltration rates (preferential flow) around the roots of shrubs due to the...

Van Schaik, N. Loes M. B. (2009). Spatial variability of infiltration patterns related to site characteristics in a semi-arid watershed. Catena, 78(1), 36-47.

Properties within 3 blocks of New York's Central Park received a premium of approximately 18% per lot square foot compared to similar properties within a larger area surrounding the park, according to a 2009 study...

Appleseed Inc. Valuing Central Park’s Contribution to New York’s Economy. 2009.

Economic activity associated with Manhattan's Central Park—including tax revenues from visitor spending, park operations and increased real estate values—generated about $656 million in New York City tax revenues in...

Appleseed Inc. (2009). Valuing Central Park’s Contribution to New York’s Economy.

Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) concentrate better after a walk in a city park than after walks in other urban settings.

Taylor, Andrea Faber, and Frances E. Kuo. “Children With Attention Deficits Concentrate Better After Walk in the Park.” Journal of Attention Disorders 12, no. 5 (2009): 402–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054708323000.

In a London, Ontario study, aside from living close to school, the presence of street trees and living in a mixed land-use neighborhood were the only other physical environment features that significantly correlated...

Larsen, Kristian, Jason Gilliland, Paul Hess, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, and Meizi He. “The Influence of the Physical Environment and Sociodemographic Characteristics on Children’s Mode of Travel to and From School.” American Journal of Public Health 99, no. 3 (2009): 520–26. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2008.135319.

Low-impact stormwater management systems in the cold climate of New Hampshire had less seasonal decline in performance than conventional best-management practices (retention ponds, swales). LID systems included...

Roseen, Robert M., Thomas P. Ballestero, James J. Houle, Pedro Avellaneda, Joshua Briggs, George Fowler, and Robert Wildey. (2009). Seasonal performance variations for storm-water management systems in cold climate conditions. Journal of Environmental Engineering.

A British study found that the attributes of neighborhood open spaces (NOS) relevant to older people's life satisfaction were pleasantness, safety in and around the open space, and distance to it. Findings suggest...

Sugiyama, Takemi, Catharine Ward Thompson, and Susana Alves. (2009). Associations Between Neighborhood Open Space Attributes and Quality of Life for Older People in Britain. Environment and Behavior, 41(1), 3-21.

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