Ep. 22 | Why Cities Must Treat Shade Like Critical Infrastructure (ft. Maks Udov & Bruno Jelinić) – The Sustainability Side
What if shade wasn’t just a nice-to-have, but essential city infrastructure? 🌳🏙️As global temperatures rise and urban heat islands intensify, treating trees as simple street decoration is costing cities billions—especially when nearly 45% of newly planted urban trees fail within their first few years.In Episode 22 of Voices of Sustainability, we sit down with Maks Udov (Horticulture & Landscaping Expert with 30+ years of experience) and Bruno Jelinić (Landscape Designer & Urban Forestry Specialist). Together, we break down why cities need to protect existing trees, use satellite data for strategic planting, and engineer root zones for long-term survival.In this episode, we cover:🌳 Trees as Critical Infrastructure: Moving beyond aesthetics to cooling, air quality, flood reduction, and mental health.🛰️ Data-Driven Urban Forestry: Using satellite screening, heat maps, and NDBI indexes to locate urban heat islands and target problem zones.📉 Solving the 45% Tree Failure Rate: Why newly planted urban trees die and how root-zone engineering changes the game.💧 Water Conservation: How innovative systems like the Aqua Vault can reduce tree irrigation needs by up to 80%.🏜️ Greening Extreme Climates: Insights and potential for arid regions, including Green Riyadh, Dubai, and the broader Middle East.🏙️ Planning for Shade: Why urban planners, architects, and municipal leaders must build tree clusters rather than isolated plantings.Connect with Our Guests:Maks Udov: LinkedIn ProfileBruno Jelinić: LinkedIn ProfileConnect with the Movement:Website: https://thesustainabilityside.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thesustainabilityside/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesustainabilitysideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesustainabilitysideSupport Our Mission:Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesustainabilitysideJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSustainabilitySideShop Our Official Store: https://www.store.sashaglobalconsortium.com🎙️ Produced by: The Sustainability Side (TSS)🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Music#UrbanForestry #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #VoicesOfSustainability #TheSustainabilitySide #UrbanPlanning #GreenInfrastructure #TreeCanopy #BeatTheHeat #GreenRiyadh #ClimateResilience #TSS
- Ep. 22 | Why Cities Must Treat Shade Like Critical Infrastructure (ft. Maks Udov & Bruno Jelinić)
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