Our Mission

To enhance Savannah Tree Foundation’s efforts in ensuring tree canopy equity through gathering and synthesizing

data, experiences and community relationships.

Our Vision

To act as an unbiased bridge between the community and stakeholders by employing, compelling and engaging data shown through a human-centered context.

How can we use

systems thinking to

meet challenges of change?

Assumptions

Larger Tree Canopy Implies:

Healthy neighborhood

Better air quality

Lower surface temperatures

Little or no effect on air temperature

Lower energy consumption.

Process

Method

Using Ambient Temperature Trackers

Installation in the Field

Four neighborhoods of study + Forsyth Park

What are urban heat islands?

When cities replace natural land cover with dense concentrations of pavement, buildings and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat

1.

Increased energy consumption

Effects of Urban Heat Island

2.

Elevated Emissions of Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gases

3.

Compromised Human Health and Comfort

4.

Impaired Water Quality

Health Comparison

Final Temp Data Comparison

Final Deliverables

Macro Meso and micro level communication tools.