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How can we effectively mitigate the urban heat island effect in Cambridge, Massachusetts?
The “urban heat island” effect (UHI) describes the phenomenon of a region, a city or an area within a city being significantly warmer than its surroundings. UHI is the result of several factors, most notably a lack of tree cover, and extensive paved surfaces and dark roofs. The City of Cambridge seeks innovative, realistic, actionable, and location-based strategies to mitigate UHI. Effective policies, programs, incentives, and/or regulatory ideas should be specific and measurable.
For more information on the City of Cambridge contest, contact Jennifer Lawrence, 617/349-4671, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov.
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