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r1. Little Village Environmental Report
r2.Unmaking a Tree Pit
r3.NYC Urban Forestry
r4.Trend Report in the Arts
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Overview
Research Methods
Part One: Phenology
Part Two: Biodiversity
Conclusion

> Part Two: Biodiversity

In surveying the biodiversity of the neighborhood, we organized the habitats we found into six archetypes by density, land use, and human involvement: Urban Wilderness, Lone Giants, Grass (at first glance), Street Guardians, Tree Farms, and Curated Landscapes (sorted by least to most human-intensive).

The economic story of Little Village resembles much of the rest of the Detroit suburbs, and vacant or unkept lots are a common sight. These types of ecosystems are fast-growing and difficult to control— however, they do exhibit higher biodiversity than their more manicured counterparts. A closer look at these undesirable habitats shows unique potential for stormwater drainage, while also raising concerns for the spread of invasive species and public upkeep.