Sustainable Infrastructure: Update 20

Our latest company update. In this issue: Case Study London Wall Place Case Study Hilldale Shopping Center – Madison, Wisconsin Case Study Kings Crescent Toronto District Walking Tour A walking tour on SuDS/LID Launching RootSpace G2 New and improved GreenBlue Urban UK Roadshows A look at what’s happened so far Case Study Residence Inn by […]

Tree Species Soil Volume Guide

Any soil volume guide can only be that; a guide. Differing clones of the same tree species can have different rooting requirements, and water draw can be widely altered by something as simple as a windier planting location, as wind speeds radically change evapo-transpiration rates from the tree. This new guide is the first ever […]

Edition 9

The key to successful urban tree planting is below ground – an investment which is out of sight immediately but potentially manifests above ground for many decades, or even centuries. The GreenBlue Design Guide puts together all the key items of successful urban tree planting into one resourceful document for busy specifiers and installers. Please […]

Tree Species Selection For Green Infrastructure

An invaluable guide for specifiers on species selection for green infrastructure written by Dr Andrew Hirons and Dr Henrik Sjöman and developed as part of a NERC sponsored project involving University Centre Myerscough, Lancaster University and Trees & Design Action Group.

Sustainable Infrastructure | Update 19

In this issue: Installing RootSpace 400 Contractors were invited to witness the first-ever installation Case Study Jack Layton Ferry Terminal New York Water Environment Conference Jeremy Bailey presents on SuDS / LID Water Resilient Cities Piloting SuDS / LID as tree pit solutions A Wealth of Resource An update on our most informative guides yet […]

Street Tree Cost Benefit Analysis

GreenBlue Urban is proud to publish its most comprehensive ‘return on investment’ guide for urban tree planting yet. Our long-term commitment to increasing canopy cover globally, using the most innovative soil support systems, is in perfect synchronicity with the research undertaken by Treeconomics.

Trees as Green Infrastructure Roadshow Flyer

A unique educational networking and social event at a city near you! FREE for landscape architects, civil engineers, and related professionals! Review successful green infrastructure projects across North America (and what helped designers make them a success) Earn free CEU credit (LA CES, ISA, LEED, and more!) Hear from expert speakers Network with your peers […]

Sustainable Infrastructure: Update 18

In this issue: Celebrating 25 Years! Highlights of our silver anniversary Case Study Discover Chicago Riverwalk RootSpace 400 A preview of our latest innovative Soil Cell Meet our Expanding Team Introducing some new faces SUDS Case Study Bletchley, Milton Keynes CityTree Introducing the world’s first bio-tech filter

Sustainable Infrastructure – Update 17

In this issue: ArborSystem Update The definitive urban tree pit package Water Resilient Cities EU-funding for LID / SUD Case Study Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – London, UK Meet our new International Sales Manager Leading the industry on a global scale Case Study Massachusetts Avenue – Cambridge, MA, USA

Planning for Green Infrastructure

This CPD presentation guide is designed to help you understand the problems being experienced by many municipalities and local authorities related to green infrastructure planning, urban tree planting and low impact development. It provides the tools that are available to assist in not only dealing with these problems but creating new opportunities to enhance our urban landscape […]

Sustainable Infrastructure – Issue 16

In this issue: Introducing Street Furnishing Collections Coordinated streetscapes now start at greenblue.com When Many Street Trees Start to Fail, Trees in StrataCells Thrive 6 Year Review of Walkers Line Houses of Parliament A tour of the importance of trees around the UK Parliament buildings Health Benefits of Trees Detailed findings on urban planting LID […]

Filler Soil Specification

Healthy soil is vital to tree health. A healthy growing medium is defined as an amended existing topsoil that contains organic matter, a typical clay content of ›25% by mass, is capable of sustaining vigorous plant growth, and complies generally with the typical uses of AS 4419 (2003). It should also be free from unwanted […]

Specifier Reference Manual: Book 6 – Green Wall Systems

Using climbers to create living walls is an interesting solution for enhancing private living and business spaces. Trellis technology from GreenBlue helps you to find the optimal solution. We would like to support you in planning and implementing your trellis design.

Specifier Reference Manual: Book 5 – Tree Protection

Young trees in urban and regional areas need protection from wind, vermin, vandalism and urban traffic. Ideally tree protection methods will maintain healthy tree pit conditions and at the same time, complement urban design.

Sustainable Infrastructure, Issue 11

In this issue: Case Study: Navy Pier Development of the Urban Landscape Case Study: Streetsville Case Study: Hatcher Road 2015 OALA Conference Product Focus: Removable Bollards Trees as Sound Barriers Green Infrastructure

Suspended Pavement for Urban Tree Growth

Urban areas can often be completely covered by one hardscape surface or another – which when not considered for properly can mean a nonexistent presence of trees in cityscapes. Given the enormous social and environmental benefits of trees, urban landscape professionals consider methods suitable for planting trees in urban areas. Suspended pavement over noncompacted soil […]

Accommodating Services within the StrataCell Matrix

Services are frequently encountered during construction of tree pits. There are four main methods for creative service ducts through StrataCell structural soil cell tree pits, as described in illustrated in this guide.

Trees as Sound Barriers

It is a well-known fact that noise can reach unhealthy levels in urban areas. Cities across the world have acknowledged the impacts of noise pollution and enacted by-laws and best practices to battle this increasing environmental issue. Trees and other planted sound barriers serve to soften the visual effect of a barrier, as opposed to […]

The 7 Fundamentals of Tree Planting in Paved Surrounds

The purpose of this publication is to provide facts and guidance to persons involved in the decision-making process which is part of any urban tree planting program. Planting trees in hard surfaces requires careful planning and interaction between differing professional disciplines. The information in this book is drawn from many sources and is not least […]

Suitable Urban Tree Species

Designers and city planners need to be aware of the benefits that successful tree planting projects bring. Did you know: The crown of a large tree is also a freestanding antiflood reservoir. One hundred mature trees capture about 1,137,500 litres of rainwater per year by absorbing rain and slowing the flow of stormwater, allowing some […]

Soil Requirements of Healthy Urban Trees

Trees require adequate supply of uncompacted, well aerated, and moist soil in order to thrive. These soil conditions enable tree roots to obtain all the essential elements they require for healthy growth – nutrients, oxygen, and water. They also happen to be the elements found in the soil of natural forest settings. In built-up urban […]

Managing the Root of the Problem

Every year, millions of urban trees die prematurely or are removed due to infrastructure damage and/or public safety concerns caused by poorly managed roots. This problem is largely a result of improper planting techniques, and although specific causes vary, there are some particular issues that account for the majority of issues – one of which […]

Benefits of Urban Trees

Few things can compare with the visual impact and seasonal interest that trees bring to an urban environment. Trees and green spaces foster community cohesion by creating a sense of place, a local identity, and a system of landmarks. Treed areas can provide space for leisure and community activities, helping residents to take pride in […]