Set Priorities

No doubt more trees are better for your community than fewer. But how much is enough? And where are they needed? To answer these questions you need to gather as much solid information about your trees as you can: which neighborhoods have robust canopy, and which don’t? Are publicly owned trees healthy or not, and which ones may soon need maintenance to prevent future damage to people or the landscape?

Finally, what steps can you take to bridge the gap between neighborhoods which enjoy the benefits of trees and those which don’t?

Find out by continuing to the Map Your Tree Canopy section.

New Yorkers take advantage of the shade provided by the trees at a public park 

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.