Sasha Shyduroff
Username
Sasha Shyduroff
Proposer First Name
Sasha
Proposer Email
sshyduroff@mapc.org
Proposer Last Name
Shyduroff
Proposer Company/Organization
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Proposer Job Title
Principal Planner
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
Municipalities and community-based organizations are at the forefront of planning, preparing for, and adapting to extreme heat. In this session we'll look at several projects from Metro Boston on reducing urban heat island through land use and policy, as well as programs to adapt and respond to extreme heat in homes, schools, and public spaces.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
While extreme heat impacts everyone, not everyone is equally impacted. Low-income, BIPOC, outdoor workers, unhoused population, seniors and others are at greater risk. This session will cover the basics of extreme heat, including who is most vulnerable and root causes to exposure to extreme heat. We will also aim to have a diverse set of speakers in terms of gender and race.
Learning Objectives
Understand the concepts around climate-driven heat and expected impacts for Metro Boston/Massachusetts.
Learn more about what cities, towns and non-profits are doing to respond to extreme heat.
Identify resources, tools, and data to better plan and design for extreme heat.
Connect with others who are interested in extreme heat issues.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
We can be flexible on design of workshop/panel.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
90-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Comments about your speaker roster
I have a deep bench of municipalities and non-profits working on extreme heat that I can pull from, I just haven't had time to do the outreach yet.
Reviewer 1
Howard, Meg
Reviewer 2
Howard, Meg
Proposal #
155
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Full Description
Extreme heat, days over 90 degrees, are increasing. In 2023 the world experience record temperatures and heat waves. Metro Boston is expected to see over 30-40 days annually of extreme heat within the next 10 years (up from 11 days annual historically). Climate driven heat requires all hands on deck, including adapting the built environment and buildings sector to reduce urban heat and ensure people can cool at home.