Authors: Julia Silvestrone
Advisors: Stephen McCauley
Category: Undergraduate – MQP
Abstract: This project aimed to understand the ways in which extreme heat impacts Worcester residents in order to inform social, environmental, and infrastructural interventions to support heat resilience. In order to capture the dynamic nuances of heat vulnerability in the city, 228 survey responses were collected from Worcester residents and sixteen individuals were interviewed regarding various sectors of heat resilience. This data was used to identify populations that feel the most heat vulnerable, which cooling resources residents rely on, and which barriers interfere with heat resilience. Ultimately, this report formulated 11 recommendations for the city, including expanding access to cooling centers and prioritizing keeping blue spaces clean and staffed.
UN SDGs:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well Being
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
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