UTSA researchers present heat island data to Historic Westside residents.
UTSA researchers present heat island data to Historic Westside residents.

CURPR Hosts Community Meeting on Urban Heat Island Solutions

January 14, 2025

Led by principal investigator Wei Zhai, PhD, CURPR researchers hosted a successful community meeting with 88 attendees to discuss innovative solutions for urban heat islands. Co-presenters Esteban Lopez Ochoa and Farzad Hashemi introduced sensor and digital twin applications, generating strong community interest in installing home sensors. The event, held at Bazan Library, was organized in collaboration with the Historic Westside Residents Association. The research team collected over 50 survey responses to strengthen the Stage 2 proposal to the National Science Foundation, which will emphasize digital twin technology and home rehabilitation. Stay tuned for updates!