
Researchers from Chiba University analyzed over 80,000 street-view images to map vertical greenery in Tokyo, revealing that green facades are much more prevalent than living walls. The study also identified areas where additional greenery could improve urban comfort, mitigate heat, and enhance overall city life. Credit: Professor Katsunori Furuya / Chiba University, Japan sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670725006729 In rapidly growing cities lik