Planning & Design

The policies and plans that guide growth and redevelopment in the District greatly impact its existing and potential tree canopy. To ensure that trees remain an essential part of DC’s landscape, Casey Trees engages and collaborates with government, community groups, developers, designers, and the business community so that plans, designs, and construction practices protect existing trees and forests, and create spaces capable of sustaining large, healthy trees.

Tree Space Design
Casey Trees is convening a panel of experts to develop recommended tree space design specifications for street trees. Check back soon for more information.

Growing a Healthier DC
This series of issue briefs examines how green infrastructure can be used to maximize environmental, social, and economic benefits in an urban environment. Each of our briefs on greening DC are listed in the right-hand column.

Green Build-out Model Research
The findings and tools are now available from this innovative research on the capacity of tree cover and green roofs to reduce stormwater runoff and water pollution in the District.

Greening Watts Branch (Coming Soon)
A University of Virginia School of Architecture design team conducted a study of the Watts Branch Watershed in Ward 7. Maps, designs, a flyover movie, and Field Guide are available for download.

Green Roof at 1425 K Street
This 3,500 square foot demonstration project was installed on our building in June 2004.

Speak for the Trees (Coming Soon)
Find out about upcoming public meetings for plans and projects that could impact the District’s tree canopy.

For more information, contact:
Heather Whitlow, Director of Planning & Design
Meredith Upchurch, Green Infrastructure Designer