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Urban Climate Research Center

Urban Climate Research Center

Urban Climate Research Center

The vision of the Urban Climate Research Center is to deliver transformative scientific advancements and urban climate solutions for diverse urban communities and ecosystems globally.

Arizona State University’s Urban Climate Research Center (UCRC) is an interdisciplinary and highly collaborative hub of social and physical scientists, planners and designers, health researchers and engineers. The UCRC collectively generates critical knowledge and policy-relevant solutions focused on reducing exposure and vulnerability to dangerous heat, extreme precipitation, and poor air quality for improved quality of life for diverse urban communities and ecosystems across the world. The UCRC conducts use-inspired, innovative research, actively creating, and disseminating knowledge and tools that bridge the gap between science and society. A central objective is to directly benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including local governments and industry partners – all with the ultimate goal of enhancing the lives of urban inhabitants.

2022 Brazel Lecture – Cities and Climate Change

2022 Brazel Lecture – Cities and Climate Change

Our 2022 Anthony J. Brazel Urban Climate Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Karen Seto of Yale University. The event will begin with light snacks at 4:30pm in the Alumni Room of the Municipal Union on ASU’s Tempe campus. The lecture itself will begin at 5pm. An RSVP will be sent out to the campus […]

Ariane Middel elected President of IAUC!

Ariane Middel elected President of IAUC!

The UCRC’s own Ariane Middel was recently elected to serve the International Association for Urban Climate (IAUC) as its new President for the period 2022-2026. Joining Middel on the IAUC executive team are Benjamin Bechtel (Secretary) and Dev Niyogi (Treasurer). Middel’s selection to lead the premier international association for urban climate researchers is a testament […]

Cool Pavement Pilot Project – Year 2!

Cool Pavement Pilot Project – Year 2!

In 2020 the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department partnered with researchers at ASU to explore the performance of cool paving (lighter colored seal coats applied to existing residential streets). The ASU team conducted extensive measurments and analysis of the pavement performance from multiple perspectives. The final report can be found at: View the report […]