Mar 2026 • Guidebook • Report
Building Heat Resilient Communities
A Practical Framework and Workbook for Local Planning, Decision-Making, and Action (Draft)
Partner(s) UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona
Funder(s): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System, and UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Abstract:
This draft report presents a comprehensive framework and practical toolkit to help communities assess, plan for, and implement strategies to address extreme heat. Developed by the Center for Heat Resilient Communities, it integrates climate modeling, vulnerability assessment, governance, and equity considerations to guide data-informed, locally tailored action. The report pairs a conceptual framework with an interactive workbook, enabling communities to evaluate risks, build capacity, and translate analysis into actionable heat resilience strategies across sectors.
The final report will be released later this year.
