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Urban heat island maps and decision making

December 2019

DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.35788.49282

Affiliation: The University of Arizona

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University of Arizona

University of Arizona

While urban heat island (UHI) mapping and modeling have become more sophisticated in recent years, there is still an information gap between the UHI maps and models, urban planning and design strategies to decrease heat, and the use of that information in policy decision making. Our study focuses on documenting the current use of UHI maps and models in communities in Arizona and New Mexico and evaluating best practices and opportunities to increase their usability.

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