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Scenic Hudson outlines River Cities program, urban‑greening index and a three‑year urban biodiversity study
Summary
Scenic Hudson’s River Cities team told the CAC about a regional program that aims to close nature‑access gaps, described an Urban Greening Index prototype for prioritizing greening work in Kingston and announced a three‑year biodiversity monitoring pilot to begin in Kingston in spring.
Scenic Hudson’s River Cities team presented the organization’s approach to closing the “nature gap” in Hudson Valley cities and described two technical projects the group is piloting: an Urban Greening Index (a spatial decision tool) and a three‑year urban biodiversity study called Defining Urban Biodiversity.
Why it matters: The projects aim to help city planners, community groups and funders prioritize greening and conservation in neighborhoods that have limited access to quality nature or face environmental‑justice burdens.
What presenters described
- Program scope: Scenic Hudson’s River Cities program focuses on Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Newburgh and provides technical assistance that bridges regional…
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