Beating the heat: Turf to trees
Working with Arizona State University, the city undertook a years-long, innovative research program using robots and AI to find ways to make the city more liveable.
Ariane Middel, Associate Professor, Arizona State University.
School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence
Presentation to SCN Green Infrastructure & Climate and Resilience Meeting, June 11, 2024
Based on that research, the city adopted one of the most forward-looking plans of any similar efforts in other cities. After years of dialogue and consensus building, Phoenix focused on creating “cool corridors” in the city’s hottest neighborhoods.
Cool Corridors Action Guide
Offers a step-by-step introduction to what cities around the world have planned to deal with extreme heat — and how these strategies might be adapted to your community.