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ATLANTA BETA
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Intense summer heat waves are the new norm. Scientists tell us most cities will have 3 to 6 times as many extremely hot summer days over 90 ̊F within the next few decades.
But simple steps can help keep us cool.
Rapidly rising temperatures in our cities and communities cost billions and make our communities less livable and less healthy.
By adopting proven Smart Surface measures such as reflective or green roofs, cities can reduce temperatures—saving cities billions in energy, health, and other costs, while making our communities more livable, and protecting our health.
WORK IN PROGRESS
Estimate how Atlanta could benefit
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What you'll do
What you'll get
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Please specify Where, When, and at least one Target before you can calculate a result.
1 Where
First, you'll need to choose one of the cities below to start the analysis. This gives the calculator existing areas of roofing, paving, and trees, how much of each can potentially be upgraded to a Smart Surface, and data about local policies, incentives, population and climate.
2 When
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Over 5 years
Achieve your targets by incrementally replacing surfaces over 5 years: from 2026 through 2031. Observe their costs and ongoing benefits in 2038.
Over 15 years
Achieve your targets by incrementally replacing surfaces over 15 years: from 2026 through 2041. Observe their costs and ongoing benefits in 2051.
Over 25 years
Achieve your targets by incrementally replacing surfaces over 25 years: from 2026 through 2051. Observe their costs and ongoing benefits in 2061.
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Please choose a target level from the choices below:
Choose a city and target above to establish area targets for specific Smart Surface measures in your city.
7 Trees
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Low
Add 0% to the tree cover of the city or neighbourhood, e.g. increase coverage from 0% to 0%.
Moderate
Add 0% to the tree cover of the city or neighbourhood, e.g. increase coverage from 0% to 0%.
Extensive
Add 0% to the tree cover of the city or neighbourhood, e.g. increase coverage from 0% to 0%.
Choose a city and target above to establish area targets for specific Smart Surface measures in your city.
The benefits and costs in detail
Based on the city and targets chosen above, the calculator has projected these city-wide net benefits:
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