As of 2021, over 73% Canadians lived in large urban centers, and this number is continuing to grow [1]. However, a recent Statistics Canada study [2] showed that urban greenness decreased in nearly every major urban center in Canada in the previous decade. In particular, Calgary’s urban greenness reduced from 56% in 2011 to only 42% in 2019, and Calgary now ranks with the second lowest urban greenness score out of all large urban centers in Canada at a mere 37.6% [3]. Urban green space provides numerous crucial benefits to the environment and the quality of life of citizens. The increase in vegetation density that green spaces provide can improve urban air quality and mitigate the effects of urban heat islands by functioning as an air conditioning system, cooling the environment and balancing temperatures [4]. Green spaces also provide habitat to wildlife and increase connectivity of habitats that have been left fragmented by urbanization. This improves urban biodiversity and reduces conflict between humans and wildlife. Moreover, green spaces provide substantial improvements to the urban drainage system by increasing the prevalence of pervious landscapes and improving water storage capacity of the soil. This aids in reducing stormwater runoff and helps protect urban areas against flooding [5]. Finally, especially among children and young adults, access to nature has been shown to improve mental health, reduce stress, and improve cognitive function, leading to healthier and happier communities [6]. As such, increasing urban green space is vital to the health of our urban environments and the communities in which we live.