Urban Heat Island Community of Practice Webinar Series, Session 5: Investigate Options 3 – Green Cooling Infrastructure

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Investigate Options 3 – Green Cooling Infrastructure
Part of NOAA's National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Urban Heat Island Community of Practice Webinar Series

Presenters: 
Eric Greenfield (Moderator), Acting Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Northeast States, USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry Eastern Region

Erica Smith Fichman, Community Forestry Manager, City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

Cheyenne Flores, Community Climate Resilience Specialist, City of Philadelphia – Office of Sustainability

Maura Jarvis, Community Outreach Specialist, Public Affairs, City of Philadelphia Water Department

Leandro Castro, Program Coordinator, Groundwork Rhode Island
Amelia Rose, Executive Director, Groundwork Rhode Island

Sponsors: NOAA's Climate Program Office, National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)

Seminar Contacts: Noura Randle, noura.randle@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5384898196534852622

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract: One of the most popular interventions is planting trees, and creating accessible green spaces and water features to mitigate heat, long term. This session will cover tree canopy assessment, planting and cooling strategies, combined with strengthening community cohesion and resiliency. Threaded throughout is the intersection with environmental justice, public health, crime reduction, and equitable approaches to improvements that benefit current residents.

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Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Slides and a recording will be shared after the webinar.

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{Eric Greenfield, Acting Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Northeast States, USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry Eastern Region; Erica Smith Fichman, Community Forestry Manager, City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation; Cheyenne Flores, Community Climate Resilience Specialist, City of Philadelphia – Office of Sustainability; Maura Jarvis, Community Outreach Specialist, Public Affairs, City of Philadelphia Water Department; Leandro Castro, Program Coordinator, Groundwork Rhode Island; and Amelia Rose, Executive Director, Groundwork Rhode Island}

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