Research

Extreme Weather and Transportation Equity

Shadow Surveys: How Non-Target Identifications and Citizen Outreach Enhance Exotic Pest Detection

Age Matters

Invasives species contacts and resources

Developer Perspectives on Incentives to Save Trees

Why Opt-in to a Planting Program? Long-term Residents Value Street Tree Aesthetics

Centering Community Perspectives to Advance Recognitional Justice for Sustainable Cities: Lessons from Urban Forest Practice

The Disparity in Tree Cover and Ecosystem Service Values Among Redlining Classes in the United States

Characteristics of Ice Storms in the US

Arid Climates: What Species Survive, What Don’t

Economic Contribution Analysis of Urban and Community Forestry in the Southern United States

Simple and Low-Cost Method of Planning for Tree Growth and Lifetime Effects on Solar Photovoltaic Systems Performance

Vibrant Cities Lab has a new look, new resources and new ways to get involved in greening your city. We’re introducing several new digital resources including a Cool Corridors Guide, Urban Forestry Roadmap and Forest Health information that will help urban foresters and related professionals build thriving programs for their communities. 

On December 31, 2025, old.vibrantcitieslab.com (note the new URL) will close. Make sure you download any resources or action guides you don’t want to miss.

Get involved with us by sending your feedback on the new website or sharing your best urban forestry success stories with us at info@vibrantcitieslab.org.