The Climate Crisis is a pressing issue that affects us all. Urban tree canopy and green spaces have been identified as potential solutions to mitigate climate change, improve air quality, and promote urban biodiversity. The project will investigate the relationship between urban tree canopy and park systems in Providence and examine their relationship to demographic factors. Additionally, the project will explore the social and economic benefits of green spaces and urban tree canopy, and how they can be utilized to combat climate change. Through this project, we hope to raise awareness of the importance of green spaces and promote environmentally sustainable practices in urban planning and management.

Faculty Mentors: Dr.Elena Shih, Dr. Baylor Fox-Kemper

Robert Guterl 26' is planning on concentrating in Environmental Studies and Public Policy, with the hope pursuing a career that allows him to tackle issues in local communities - specifically issues on environmental equity. He's from providence Rhode Island, although he lived in Indiana until he was eight. Robert enjoys spending his free time listening to music, and occasionally going to ballroom dance lessons. He hopes to gain a lot of experience over the summer in terms getting to know the providence community on a more personal level, and becoming part of the Royce Cohort of 2023.