GIS Workflows for Urban Heat Mapping
Thursday, March 28 - 2:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Central/12:00 PM Mountain/11:00 AM Pacific

Speakers:

Michael Gould, PhD., Esri Education Manager and professor at University Jaume I (Spain)
Joseph Kerski, PhD., GISP, Esri Education Manager and instructor at U. Minnesota.
(Moderator) Teresa Townsend, AICP, Chief Executive Officer, Planning Communities

This webinar introduces simple GIS workflows for identifying and analyzing urban extreme heat. Where does extreme heat occur, how does tree cover affect heat, and who are the vulnerable populations affected? This is the first step in a medium-term project to train university students, gis professionals and urban planners/designers (both key stakeholders in a city) in a set of simple, consistent heat index mapping workflows. Here we introduce the topic, examples of the workflows, data sources, and invite you to join us in future online and face-to-face workshops.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0L0PAoTQSM6gQJkcdelMfA#/registration

Women-Owned Businesses Roundtable

At our February Roundtable, we will be showcasing women business owners from all aspects of the green community, the spark that led them to owning their own business, challenges they’ve come across and how to obtain a WBE certification in MA.

Subject Matter Experts
Samira Ahmadi | Founding Principal | enviENERGY Studio
Barbra Batshalom | Founder and CEO | Sustainable Performance Institute
Gail Browne | Co-Founder and COO | Advanced Building Analysis
Natasha Espada | Principal | STUDIO ENÉE
Kari Hewitt | Chief Regeneration Officer | Planning Communities
Ale Menchaca | Founder and Principal | AIRLIT Studio
Jenny Pinck | Founder | Pinck & Co.
Gail Sullivan | Founder and Managing Principal | Studio G Architects

Register for the February 28th Roundtable here.

Game on for Climate Action! Creating your Path to a Zero

Join us on an exciting journey towards climate action where we’ll use a unique board game to explore climate strategies. Participants will discover the critical role of these strategies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting climate equity, fostering regeneration, and building resilience. Attendees will navigate real-world challenges and opportunities in areas such as energy, transportation, land use, and agriculture, gaining valuable insights into the interconnectedness of climate solutions. By blending education with interactive gameplay, we aim to empower young leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact on our planet’s future. Let’s turn ideas into action!