New York City  Mitigating the Heat Island Effect

Author(s)	Limon-Cortez, Eduardo
Date Accessioned	2022-07-13T15:52:44Z
Date Available	2022-07-13T15:52:44Z
Publication Date	2022-05
Description	The purpose of this project is to consider how to mitigate the effects of the heat island effect in the Hunts Point neighborhood within the Bronx Borough of New York City (NYC). This neighborhood is among the poorest neighborhoods in NYC making it even more vulnerable to the risks of the Heat Island Effect. The NYC Council Heat Inequality Map shows that areas with less green infrastructure face the hottest temperatures every summer. As climate change risks increase every year, concern grows for under-represented populations who fall below the poverty line and live in areas that are highly industrialized. These neighborhoods have less green infrastructure compared to other developed areas of the city. Green infrastructure and vegetation are key elements to mitigate the heat island risks to this community. Since excessive heat is also related to health issues and even death, addressing the heat island effect in this vulnerable neighborhood will make a safer and more livable space for the community.	en_US
Advisor	Dr. Jules Bruck
URL	https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/31116
Keywords	Hunts Point neighborhood, NY	en_US
Keywords	Bronx, NY	en_US
Keywords	Heat Island Effect	en_US
Keywords	Green infrastructure	en_US
Keywords	Landscape architecture	en_US
Keywords	Climate change	en_US
Title	New York City Mitigating the Heat Island Effect	en_US
Type	Capstone Report	en_US

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1

Name:: limoncortezeduardo_LATE_5517490_110027185_467_FinalBookComplete_EduardoLimon_Spring2022.pdf
Size:: 20.4 MB
Format:: Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:: Capstone Report