This report examines the role of urban greening in Central and South America (hereafter referred to collectively as ALatin America@) and the Caribbean. The report is intended to be of interest to a broad readership, ranging from government officials and city planners to local business owners, concerned community members, and the staff of organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank. While the objective is not to be exhaustive on any one part of the topic, the goal is to cover the major elements

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necessary in project initiation. The report seeks to outline the fundamentals of urban greening programsC including the benefits, challenges, and principal elements of successful projectsCfor a diverse audience of city planners, government officials, and concerned citizens.