Overview of the desired outcomes and annual outputs from the Urban Resources Initiative’s two field-internship programs: Community Greenspace and GreenSkills (Urban Resources Initiative | About 2017).
| Program | Desired outcomes | Annual outputs |
|---|---|---|
| Community Greenspace | Clinical learning opportunities for Yale students “Healthy vibrant streetscapes and protected open spaces” Community-driven natural resources management Community leadership development Civic engagement Social cohesion | 7 urban forestry internships 50+ streetscape, vacant lot, or park improvement projects 50+ neighborhood groups working in community-driven natural resources management |
| GreenSkills | Clinical learning opportunities for Yale students Maintain or increase tree canopy cover in New Haven Engage teens in local natural resource management and environmental literacy Engage formerly incarcerated adults in natural resource management and environmental literacy | 14 urban forestry internships 500+ street trees planted 24+ teens employed 6+ formerly incarcerated adults employed |