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Compared to many cities, NYC and Philly do not have a lot of trees. Chicago is a city that's both dense and has a lot of tree covered neighborhoods.
New York and Philly are also among the most intensely urban in the US, though. Most other cities with comparatively more tree cover have a much higher percentage of single family detached, suburban-styled neighborhoods. That makes a pretty big difference.
Location: East Central Pennsylvania/ Chicago for 6yrs.
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^You are showing pictures of Center City and South Philly-the densest neighborhoods in Philly.
Look at the picture I posted. Do you have one similar for Chicago? I'm sure there is, but I'd love to see.
I'm not really interested in defending my city for having trees LOL especially when the Northwest part of Philly is one of the most green urban areas anywhere and even created a landscaping style that has been emulated throughout the country.
"During the past ninety years, a distinct method of landscape design has developed in Chestnut Hill that is significant both as a feature that visually unifies the community and as a design form that is emulated nationwide. Referred to today as "The Wissahickon Style" paying homage to the valley land preserve that interweaves Chestnut Hill, giving context to virtually all of its gardens — this genre of landscape architecture stresses less formalistic planning and the strong use of native plants and materials. " Chestnut Hill Historic District, Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia PA, 19118 Why don't you show the pictures of Chicago that are "all green"? Many cities have beautiful trees.
I'd love to see more pictures of trees and greenery in Atlanta and Portland personally.
OK, Some neighborhood Google streetviews 360°
CHICAGO IS FULL OF TREE LINED NEIGHBORHOODS as the thread ask for.
You can see Wrigley Field �� in middle picture just above the darker green square park on right side of the picture
....all the trees........ Overhead.......Over a regular
....Well there is .......in Chicago..... neighborhood .
....Lincoln Park ........Showing.....with alleys & Garages
.....just north of.......again lots.... ..average city lots
.....Downtown...........of trees....25'x125' with lawns & yards
I have been to Lincoln Park, Chicago and I did find the neighborhood quite charming. All those townhouses/rowhouses/whatever you call them and the big trees overshadowing them. Something like that would be ideal for me.
Seattle is an interesting example of clear-cutting, then re-growing. For many years in this younger city, trees were removed for "progress". However, in the early 70's there was a great tree growing effort that is now evident throughout the city. Today, Seattle is tree-heaven, with many residential neighborhoods covered left to right. A great example, that even if you get it wrong, you can correct it and nature will forgive.
You can see Wrigley Field �� in middle picture just above the darker green square park on right side of the picture
....all the trees........ Overhead.......Over a regular
....Well there is .......in Chicago..... neighborhood .
....Lincoln Park ........Showing.....with alleys & Garages
.....just north of.......again lots.... ..average city lots
.....Downtown...........of trees....25'x125' with lawns & yards
Some of those links are exactly what the OP is looking for (the first 2 neighborhoods), others are not (the last one and the last attached picture).
The first neighborhood reminds me of NYC's UWS with the row homes and trees covering the street. Er… actually they seem to not be attached, but very close to it and at first glance look like rows of brownstones, at least in that first link.
There is a difference between a city that is full of tree coverage and having tree covered streets. A city can be a concrete jungle and still have several tree lined streets.Some of the pics and map links posted are not what the OP is asking for. They are ariels of cities that have trees but non have true tree lined streets.
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