Phoenix Urban Heat Island Project
Analyzing the relationship between urban development and heat island effects across Phoenix neighborhoods
Key Findings
Vegetation Impact
Areas with higher vegetation percentages (20%+) show significantly lower UHI effects (around 3°C), demonstrating the cooling effect of urban greenery.
Surface Correlation
Neighborhoods with high impervious surface percentages (90%+) consistently show stronger heat island effects (4°C+), highlighting the impact of urban materials.
Neighborhood Variations
Camelback East shows the most variability in UHI measurements (3.01°C to 5.82°C), reflecting diverse development patterns within the neighborhood.
Featured Visualizations
Interactive data visualizations exploring Phoenix's urban heat island effect
UHI Effect by Neighborhood
Compare heat island intensity across different Phoenix neighborhoods
Vegetation vs. UHI Scatterplot
Explore the relationship between vegetation cover and heat island intensity
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Access our interactive dashboard to analyze Phoenix's urban heat island effect