Urban heat: phoenix, AZ
links to resources from academy & local government
Managing extreme heat in local government
David Hondula, A.S.U. Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning & City of Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation. This presentation will share highlights and lessons learned from the Office's first year and goals for the future, drawing examples from response and mitigation initiatives. The presentation is intended to catalyze deeper collaboration between students, researchers, and public officials tackling challenges at the in. Video Workshop on 03/22/2023
Climate action plan 2023 update
The City of Phoenix is updating its Climate Action Plan during 2023, which will continue to serve as a long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from local operations and community activities as well as prepare for the impacts of climate change.
The City of Phoenix will be hosting public webinars in 2023 providing information on the update process. These webinars will provide an overview of some actions undertaken since the approval of the original plan in 2021.
City of Phoenix resources
Initiatives and projects from Phoenix City Council
Reflective pavement study 2023
Evidence-based guidance for urban heat mitigation in Arizona
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