Introduction:
This case study explores the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to drive urban development, focusing on the integration of US heat data into a Choropleth map
framework. This innovative approach aimed to enhance urban planning capabilities and promote sustainable growth strategies across various regions in the United States.
Background:
In the United States, urban areas face multifaceted challenges ranging from population growth to environmental sustainability. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive
spatial analysis and informed decision-making, which traditional methods often struggle to provide.
The Challenge:
One of the primary challenges encountered in urban planning across the US was the lack of a unified platform for visualizing and analyzing heat data at a granular level. Existing
datasets were often disparate and lacked the spatial resolution needed to effectively identify heat-prone areas and prioritize mitigation efforts.