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The article discusses the "3+30+300 rule" for urban forestry, which sets standards for tree canopy cover in cities to promote health and well-being. The rule was applied to eight global cities, revealing a lack of adequate canopy cover in most buildings. The study emphasizes the importance of expanding and maintaining urban forests and parks to combat climate change and improve urban living conditions. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Melbourne, Victoria, examined the benefits of creating strategically located green spaces to connect isolated patches of habitat for native species. The research focused on New Holland honeyeaters, blue-banded bees, and mole crickets, all of which experience habitat fragmentation. The study found that when green spaces were specifically targeted to create habitat connections, there were significant benefits for two out of the three species. This approach, known as ecosystem connectivity, can give native species a better chance of survival in urban areas while also providing opportunities for people to experience nature. However, careful planning and design are necessary to ensure that green spaces support native animals while also providing other benefits such as cooling and recreational spaces. [Extracted from the article]

Climate change is going just as badly for cities as we have beenwarned it would. Stairs surround a sunken city plaza being used by people toplay with a basketball Benthemplein has a series of pools that fill after heavy rain,connected by channels that control stormwater flows throughthe city. [Extracted from the article]