Quantifying & Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Urban Environments

New York City faces significant climate challenges, such as extreme weather events and increased flood risks, influenced by its diverse topography and dense urban landscape. The project aims to integrate social, and physical sciences and cutting-edge technology to address these climate-related challenges in New York City by exploring the city's unique features. A comprehensive approach will be used to analyze and enhance the resilience and sustainability of New York City.

A focal point of this project is climate risk analysis in New York City areas. GIS mapping, Machine learning, and remote sensing will be utilized to identify areas of concern and estimate the severity of potential events. Additionally, data from weather stations will help us create a large language model (LLM) to identify microclimates and assess weather patterns that affect climate change events and variations. Long-term goals will include highlighting the impact of primarily built, rather than naturally occurring, foundations, where over one million residents, including more than 50% of low-income New Yorkers, reside.

In terms of mitigating climate change impacts, green infrastructure based on land availability, community implementation, and their expected effectiveness in reducing flooding or high temperatures will be a major aspect. By integrating these elements, the project aims to investigate a sustainable and resilient urban environment for New York City.