COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Urban Heat Island's Disproportionate Effect on Low-wealth, Marginalized Communities of Savannah
Creator:
Bhavanishankar Athreya, Shreyas
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) – Design for Sustainability
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Design for Sustainability
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
“This research explores the disproportionate impact of the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI) on the vulnerable and low-wealth communities of Savannah, seeking to address the issue through a participatory approach drawing inspiration from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Capability Approach, and social equity. The research uses a mixed-methods research approach, combining qualitative interviews, spatial analysis, and quantitative data to investigate the spatial and social dimensions of the UHI effect within low-wealth communities in Savannah. The findings of this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of the UHI effect's ramifications on low-wealth communities in Savannah and serve as a foundation for designing sustainable and inclusive urban policies. The study's conclusions will offer evidence-based recommendations that promote climate justice, community empowerment, and the realization of SDGs' objectives, ensuring a more resilient and equitable future for all residents of Savannah and potentially inspiring similar initiatives in other urban centers facing similar challenges.” –Abstract
Keywords: equity approach, environmental justice, extreme heat, urban heat island effect, intra-urban heat, policy interventions, climate resilience, low-wealth communities.
Keywords: equity approach, environmental justice, extreme heat, urban heat island effect, intra-urban heat, policy interventions, climate resilience, low-wealth communities.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2023-08
Format:
2 online resources: 1 PDF (Thesis, 89 pages, color illustrations) + 1 PDF (Studio component, 115 pages, color illustrations)