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Using EnviroAtlas to Identify Locations for Urban Heat Island Abatement

This use case demonstrates how EnviroAtlas data can be used along with other data sources to explore one solution for minimizing the negative impacts of excessive summer heat due to urbanization. The technical guidance for the geospatial analysis conducted in the use case is also provided.

Using EnviroAtlas to Identify Locations for Urban Heat Island Abatement (pdf) (6.67 MB, June 2017)
Excessive heat in the summer months can be dangerous to human health and increases demand for water and electricity. Vegetation and trees can help reduce the UHI effect. This use case demonstrates how EnviroAtlas data can be used along with other data sources to explore one solution for minimizing the negative impacts of excessive summer heat due to urbanization.
Urban Heat Island Use Case Technical Guidance (pdf) (408.71 KB, June 2017)