Urban Heat Islands
Urban Heat Islands
Some neighborhoods are 10 degrees hotter than others. The trees, shade structures, and cool surfaces that close the gap.
Organizations
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The journeyLearn → Engage → Connect → Act
Choose a starting point
Start with the story
See what's happening, who's working on it, and why neighbors are paying attention.
Find one way in
Pick something real: show up, join in, call your rep, or connect with a group already moving.
Look around your neighborhood
Across Houston — from your block to the whole city. Find nearby places, resources, events, and neighbors building community close to home.
By the numbers
3 major flood events since 2015
Major flood events
Source: Harris County Flood Control
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Local organizations mapped
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