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A study out March 13 finds that urban trees can survive increased heat and insect pests fairly well – unless they are thirsty. Insufficient water not only harms trees, but allows other problems to have an outsized effect on trees in urban environments. Follow this link to read the complete story.  

A new study analyzes unique data from four U.S. cities (Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Salt Lake, and San Diego), and provides a framework for local leaders to evolve their incentive policies through inclusive economic development practices. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from Brookings

From the National Urban League, this is For the Movement, a podcast that discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Gentrification: How We Can Preserve Our Communities While Ensuring Economic Development, has guests Urban League of Greater Washington CEO George Lambert and Dr. Derek Musgrove, who is an Associate Professor of Post-World War II U.S. History at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and author of the book Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital. The co-hosts are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications & External Affairs. Follow this link to listen to the podcast on Spotify