Local Governments Utilize Data and AI to Combat Urban Heat and Enhance Climate Resilience
Local governments are increasingly using data-driven strategies to address urban heat challenges exacerbated by climate change. Cities are employing predictive analytics and technologies like lidar to enhance their climate resilience. Rochelle Haynes, senior vice president at What Works Cities, emphasizes the importance of defining problems before applying AI solutions. Cities like Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Raleigh, North Carolina, are using data to inform urban forestry and heat mitigation projects. These efforts are crucial as cities face resource constraints, necessitating data-informed investments to create effective long-term plans. 
