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Scorched: Extreme Heat and Real Estate
August 2019
Extreme heat is an increasingly severe climate change impact across the United States - to the environment and natural resources, public health, infrastructure and ultimately, the economy. Scorched provides an overview of extreme heat’s implications on the built environment and current and future real estate markets. Heat mitigation and adaptation strategies are discussed related to building design, building materials, green infrastructure and public space design. Case studies highlight the how the real estate sector is leading in implementing ‘heat-resilient’ building designs and land uses.
Related Organizations: Urban Land Institute
Authors or Affiliated Users: Katharine Burgess, Elizabeth Foster
Resource Category: Solutions
