Webinar presenters discussed the public health implications of Philadelphia's 30 percent tree canopy goal alongside research around the public health benefits of community-led urban greening efforts. The Philly Tree Plan included public engagement programs and tools to bring the benefits of trees to the people who need them the most.
Publications
- Michelle Kondo, Natalie Mueller, Dexter H. Locke, Lara Roman, David Rojas-Rueda, Leah Schinasi, Mireia Gascon, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen. 2020. Health impact assessment of Philadelphia's 2025 tree canopy cover goals
- Evelise Pereira Barboza, Marta Cirach, Sasha Khomenko, Tamara Lungman, Natalie Mueller, Jose Barrera-Gomez, Michelle Kondo, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen. 2021. Green space and mortality in European cities: a health impact assessment study
- Michelle Kondo, B. Hohl, S. Han, C. Branas. 2016. Effects of greening and community reuse of vacant lots on crime
Last updated July 22, 2026