Mitigation Potential of Urban Greening During Heatwaves and Stormwater Events: a Modeling Study for Karlsruhe, Germany

Mitigation potential of urban greening during heatwaves and stormwater events: a modeling study for Karlsruhe, Germany

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of urban heat islands and stormwater flooding. In order to mitigate these threats cities are turning toward green infrastructure to restore the hydrologic cycle in a way that increases the ecosystem services provided by trees. Strategically designed green infrastructure can mitigate runoff volume by rainfall interception through tree canopies and redirect impervious runoff into bioswales t…

Urban heat island effect: Mapping Chattanooga's hottest neighborhoods

Research explores how mapping technology and tree cover can help cool Chattanooga's hottest neighborhoods affected by the urban heat island effect.