Mitigating Heat in South Mountain Village
Regional Analysis - South Phoenix, Arizona
Urban Heat is highly prominent in South Mountain Village. It has a dangerous impact on citizens, especially those with high heat vulnerability, sensitivity and exposure. This includes “negative effects on health and comfort, energy costs, air quality, water availability and quality, ecological services, and recreation” (Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, ASU).
Regional Analysis - South Phoenix, Arizona
Ed Pastor Transit Center - Site Plan
This site contains a lower percentage of local residents who own a car, a lack of structural and ‘living’ shade,’ and a lack of mobile accessibility, all contributing to higher heat vulnerability scores within the area. Resultantly, this project aims to be a multi-functional and multi-modal ‘cool spot,’ transit center and land-use hub for local residents and visitors alike.
