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Diversitree
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The project analyzes the biodiversity of street trees in eight global cities, highlighting how tree diversity varies between urban centers and peripheral areas through the use of open-source data and ecological indices.
“Diversitree” is a project that explores the diversity of street trees in eight cities around the world: Amsterdam, Bologna, Buenos Aires, Cambridge (MA), Melbourne, Oslo, Paris, and Vancouver. Using open-source data from urban tree inventories, the project aims to understand how tree biodiversity varies between urban centers and peripheral areas, providing tools for more sustainable urban forest management.
The results reveal that, in general, peripheral areas exhibit greater tree diversity than city centers. However, none of the analyzed cities fully meet the criteria of the 10/20/30 rule, indicating room for improvement in species diversification.
Diversitree goes beyond data analysis by offering practical tools for urban planners and citizens. Through an interactive platform, users can explore each city’s tree composition, visualizing species distribution at the neighborhood and street level.
This project provides an innovative approach to promoting urban biodiversity and enhancing citizens’ quality of life.
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