Heat Islands Dial Up The Heat In Urban Environments
When heat waves descend, cities amplify the heat — a result of the urban heat island effect. A recent report from the nonprofit Climate Central took another look at that effect to understand where heat is most intense within 44 major American cities, including Milwaukee. It found that nearly 40% of Milwaukeeans feel eight degrees more heat due to the built environment. Some residents are exposed to temperatures more than nine degrees hotter than their rural surroundings.
The work echoes findings from a heat mapping campaign that took place last summer, in partnership between the Wisconsin DNR, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and the environmental nonprofit Groundwork Milwaukee. Citizen scientists recorded a 10-degree difference in the evening between the hottest and coolest parts of Milwaukee, with the hottest spots being in dense urban areas.
WUWM’s Lina Tran spoke with Young Kim, the executive director of Groundwork Milwaukee, and Danell Cross, the executive director of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, which is located in one of Milwaukee’s hotspots for extreme heat. Read Full Article from WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
So MANY gardens
We’ve been busy supporting the Garden Leaders this summer- and a big part of that support is listening to and working to advance their plans for keeping their neighborhoods cool and dry this summer. Wherever they may live in the city.
If you’re interested in seeing how our interactive GIS maps work, head out to Milwaukee Grows Garden Network — Groundwork Milwaukee (groundworkmke.org) and scroll to find a community garden near you!
Groundwork Milwaukee attends the National Brownfields Training Conference
What is it? Glad you asked!
The National Brownfields Training Conference brings together stakeholders from government, industry, and the community to share knowledge and best practices on the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, known as brownfields. The conference features a range of sessions, workshops, and networking events that cover topics such as financing, liability, and community engagement, with the goal of promoting the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated sites across the United States.
Attending the National Brownfields Training Conference can be beneficial for professionals working in fields related to brownfields remediation and redevelopment, such as environmental consultants, developers, attorneys, and government officials. The conference provides a platform for participants to learn about the latest technologies and strategies for cleaning up and reusing contaminated properties, as well as opportunities to connect with peers and potential partners. By sharing knowledge and best practices, the National Brownfields Training Conference plays an important role in advancing the field of brownfields redevelopment and promoting sustainable land use practices.
Of course, we took pictures! Have a look!