Charlottesville Urban Heat Islands

One of the top climate hazards facing Charlottesville is rising temperatures. The effects of heat from the changing climate have a larger impact on low-income communities in the United States and around the world. More hot days mean an increase in housing costs and energy use, like air conditioning. Urban heat islands – areas in the city where heat is trapped by concrete and other industrial material – can increase air pollution and impact health outcomes. This report shows a series of maps and charts with summer temperature readings along with demographic information to see which communities of people in Charlottesville are most impacted by the effects of urban heat islands.