Climate CoLab Google Hangout


12/10/2014 • 9 years ago

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The City of Cambridge joins the MIT Climate CoLab to crowdsource climate change solutions

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.

Join us for an informal Google Hangout on Tuesday, December 16 from 11 A. M. to 12 P. M. to learn about contest logistics, for help using the online platform, and to talk to contest framers!

  • What: Climate CoLab and City of Cambridge Google Hangout
  • When: Tuesday, December 16th, 11:00 A. M.
  • Why: To learn more about the contest, and ask questions of the contest authors

For More Information

For more information on the City of Cambridge contest, contact Jennifer Lawrence, 617/349-4671, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov.