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In June 2016, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) with researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) convened a one-day workshop of public health professionals and experts from Arizona’s county and state agencies to advance statewide preparedness for extreme weather events and climate change. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsors the Climate-Ready Cities and States Initiative, which aims to help communities across the country prepare for and prevent projected disease burden associated with climate change. Arizona is one of 18 public health jurisdictions funded under this initiative. ADHS is deploying the CDC’s five-step Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework to assist counties and local public health partners with becoming better prepared to face challenges associated with the impacts of climate-sensitive hazards. Workshop participants engaged in facilitated exercises designed to rigorously consider social vulnerability to hazards in Arizona and to prioritize intervention activities for extreme heat, wildfire, air pollution, and flooding.
This report summarizes the proceedings of the workshop focusing primarily on two sessions: the first related to social vulnerability mapping and the second related to the identification and prioritization of interventions necessary to address the impacts of climate-sensitive hazards.
This report summarizes the proceedings of the workshop focusing primarily on two sessions: the first related to social vulnerability mapping and the second related to the identification and prioritization of interventions necessary to address the impacts of climate-sensitive hazards.
ContributorsRoach, Matthew (Author) / Hondula, David M. (Author) / Putnam, Hana (Author) / Chhetri, Nalini (Author) / Chakalian, Paul (Author) / Watkins, Lance (Author) / Dufour, Brigette (Author)
Created2016-11-28
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Urban centers worldwide face the escalating challenge of urban heat islands (UHIs), which exacerbate public health issues and energy consumption due to increased temperatures. This thesis focuses on the Phoenix metropolitan area, recognized for its high summer temperatures, to explore innovative computational strategies for mitigating urban heat through optimized tree placement. The research integrates high-fidelity microclimate modeling with advanced computational techniques to strategically position trees and enhance urban climate resilience. Utilizing the SOLWEIG and TreePlanter models, this study simulates the effects of tree planting on mean radiant temperature (MRT), crucial for thermal comfort in outdoor spaces. The models process geospatial data, including LiDAR and high-resolution thermal maps, to produce actionable insights for reducing urban temperatures. Results indicate that strategic tree planting significantly lowers MRT, enhancing urban livability and sustainability. This thesis contributes to urban planning by demonstrating how targeted greening interventions can alleviate the heat burden in cities, providing a replicable framework for other urban areas experiencing similar challenges.
ContributorsGarg, Shrey (Author) / Middel, Ariane (Thesis director) / Buo, Isaac (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2024-05