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Discover the value of urban greening from Ray Tretheway, Executive Director of Sacramento Tree Foundation, in this insightful piece from October 2009. Learn how planting trees can increase property values by up to 10% and attract more customers to businesses. With over 1 million trees in the Sacramento region, the benefits of urban greening are clear. Contact Ray Tretheway at ray@sactree.com.
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Urban Greening is a Great Investment Ray Tretheway, Executive Director Sacramento Tree Foundation ray@sactree.com October 2009
Urban Greening & Property Values • Each large front yard tree adds 1% to the sales price • Property values of shaded lots can increase by up to 10% • Homes sell sooner on tree-lined streets.
Urban Greening & Local Business • People shop longer and more frequently in tree-lined business districts • Customers are willing to pay up to 11% for products sold in a “green” business district
Urban GreeningValue 1 million trees Sacramento Region
Thank You Ray Tretheway, Executive Director Sacramento Tree Foundation ray@sactree.com October 2009