“NYC summers are getting hotter, making it vital to design livable cities for all.” The ASLA New York Chapter has organized a walking tour of how to map urban heat in Brooklyn for Climate Week NYC, one of the world’s largest climate gatherings.
The tour — Building a Collective Story of North Brooklyn Heat Experience — is co-organized by ASLA New York, North Brooklyn Parks Alliance, Pratt Institute Sustainable Environmental Systems program, Pratt Institute Center for Community Development, and KOMPAN.
The walking tour is on Friday, September 26 from noon to 2pm EST at McGolrick Park in Greenpoint, Broolyn. The tour is free for ASLA members and $10 for non-members.
“We’ll explore how city features—from pavement materials to wall colors—shape micro-climates on a single block. Participants will measure heat perceptions, learn thermal comfort assessment techniques, and reflect on designing a habitable city for human and non-human residents. We’ll also consider how McGolrick Park’s tree canopy supports community well-being now and in the future.”
And explore more events co-organized by ASLA NY during Climate Week NYC, including the free, immersive workshop — Combating Coastal Flooding Through Green & Hybrid Infrastructure.