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The Berkeley Group and Create Streets published a report noting the many benefits of greening up urban places, from tackling pollution to cooling surfaces, and that street trees and wider vegetation can lead to more careful driving and tend to reduce crime. There is an economic case too: people have a higher view of shops if there are trees nearby—an increase of about 30% —and so spend more. That is before we mention that greener places are better for mental health. The same study notes that there could even be broader economic value linked to greenery from tackling depression and higher house prices, for example.