Tree species selection for street planting in the Central Business District of Rajshahi
Tree species selection for street planting in the Central Business District of Rajshahi

Summary/Abstract: As flora is a significant part of the urban street system, careful consideration and attention should be given to tree species selection and plantation on an urban pedestrian walkway. This paper aims at analyzing the physical attributes of trees that grow naturally in Rajshahi and provides a basis for selecting suitable tree species for street planting in the Central Business District (CBD) of Rajshahi. Analytical method is used for selecting tree species by applying social factors of Miller’s tree species selection model (1997) and street planting guidelines used in San Francisco, USA from an ergonomic and functional point of view as there is no proper regulation for street planting in Rajshahi. A questionnaire survey is also conducted in order to assess the public opinion regarding street trees from an aesthetic point of view. Future considerations for selecting tree species for street planting based on the findings can reduce problems at the neighborhood scale and thus increase the quality of urban life by enhancing the walking environment.

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