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Yevhen Vasylenko, a geologist from Ukraine, has released new research on Calgarys green spaces using satellite images and the NDVI index. His maps reveal that the west side is greener than the east, with older neighborhoods like Shaganappi boasting thick tree cover. New developments in the northwest and deep southeast show sparse growth, while eastern spots like Forest Lawn and Marlborough lack trees, acting as heat traps. Downtown areas such as the Beltline rank among the least green. The research updates outdated data, showing that low tree cover persists in lower-income and racialized communities, especially in the northeast where canopy hits just two percent. While NDVI provides a solid snapshot of surface greenery, it misses deeper canopy volume. Vasylenko suggests radar or LiDAR for fuller insights, and his detailed community maps are free or pay-what-you-want online. The city aims to double its tree canopy to sixteen percent by 2050, but advocates push for targeting underserved east and northeast spots over even distribution.

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