Is there any data or evidence that shows how a hyperlocal environment can mitigate or even alleviate the broader effects of climate change? I.e., can one's city be cooler than the baseline through effort taken? I'm thinking of Sam Bloch's book "Shade," although I don't remember if it answers that question exactly.
I think there is a lot of research done in this area, but this paper comes to mind as it’s done by UNM economists. It basically shows how neighborhood greenery cools homes and increases property values. I guess having trees on your street is a luxury!
Thank you for sharing, I will look! Bloch says that the association between a "leafy green street" and luxury is definitely not an accident, as poor neighborhoods have basically been napalmed.
Great read... and yes, swamp coolers are no longer working for many of our homes in certain parts of Albuquerque. I have seen more mini-splits in homes in the last few years then when I first started in real estate over 10 years ago. This is a real thing.
Is there any data or evidence that shows how a hyperlocal environment can mitigate or even alleviate the broader effects of climate change? I.e., can one's city be cooler than the baseline through effort taken? I'm thinking of Sam Bloch's book "Shade," although I don't remember if it answers that question exactly.
I think there is a lot of research done in this area, but this paper comes to mind as it’s done by UNM economists. It basically shows how neighborhood greenery cools homes and increases property values. I guess having trees on your street is a luxury!
https://econ.unm.edu/what-we-do/community-service/4_white-paper_rpsp_urban_greening_august-2-2024-final-draft.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Thank you for sharing, I will look! Bloch says that the association between a "leafy green street" and luxury is definitely not an accident, as poor neighborhoods have basically been napalmed.
Great read... and yes, swamp coolers are no longer working for many of our homes in certain parts of Albuquerque. I have seen more mini-splits in homes in the last few years then when I first started in real estate over 10 years ago. This is a real thing.