Sesame 13: A decision support tool to enhance the greening of mediterranean cities
Abstract
The Mediterranean urban environment exposes trees to stressful conditions, which are exacerbated by climate change. In this context, choosing adapted species is crucial to ensure their longevity and optimize the services they provide. With the aim of facilitating the planning of urban landscaping projects, the Bouches-du-Rhône department, Cerema and INRAE have collaborated to develop Sesame 13, an easy-to-use digital tool. Users enter the parameters of their greening project, and Sesame 13 suggests a list of suitable trees, shrubs and lianas. This tool is based on a database of 240 perennial plants, predominantly woody species. They are adapted to the current and future climatic constraints of the Bouches-du-Rhône department, and to those of the wider Mediterranean region. The species have also been characterized according to the ecosystem services they provide, in order to meet user needs. The web application features the selection tool, as well as information sheets for each species, and a report that details the methodology used to create the tool. The aim of the project is therefore to jointly improve plant resilience and the quality of life in Mediterranean cities, by offering this public, evolving resource for urban planning professionals.
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