Urban Heat Islands Learning Session

Hosted by Shrey Gupta & MCJ

Google Meet

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About Event

Come together with other MCJ members to learn about urban heat islands, their causes, and their implications. We’ll be having a semi-structured roundtable discussion, with some prompt resources included below.

Reference material/resources linked here

Guiding questions to anchor our discussion:

Definitions and Causes

What is a heat island and what causes them to form in cities?

Impacts and Effects

How do heat islands impact human health and well-being?

Solutions and Mitigation Strategies

What are some strategies cities could implement to mitigate urban heat islands?
What challenges might cities face in trying to implement heat island mitigation strategies?
What would the key enablers be to successful mitigation strategies?

Individual Actions

What can individuals do to help reduce heat islands where they live?

Equity and Justice

Do you think heat islands are an issue of equity? Why or why not?

Future Projections

How might heat islands change in our area in the coming decades due to climate change?

Miscellaneous

What other questions do we have about heat islands that weren't answered today?