Escalating impacts from climate change and urban heat are increasing the urgency for
communities to equitably plan for heat resilience. Cities in the desert Southwest are among …

Extreme heat is among the deadliest climate-related hazards with social and ecological
impacts. Heat risks are increasing due to climate change and characteristics of the built …

Mitigating urban overheating is vital to create livable urban futures. Research on urban heat
mitigation is plentiful, while knowledge about the actual measures local governments are …

Cities worldwide face growing heat risks but still mostly lack comprehensive and
coordinated efforts to address heat hazards. Emerging urban heat governance systems …

Although there is broad consensus that more inclusive approaches are needed in climate
adaptation planning, it is unclear how cities should redesign rules, institutions, and decision …

Research and after-action reports have confirmed that socially isolated people make up a
disproportionate share of heat-related deaths. As extreme heat worsens and social isolation …