This project is using machine learning to map residential property parcel scale (re)development across Australian cities and measure its impact on built, impervius, and tree cover.
Using a combination of thermal remote sensing and microclimate models, we're assessing how (re)development has warmed Australian residential areas and identifying types of development that increase or reduce heat exposure.
A detailed analysis of existing planning and policy processes will be undertaken to assess their effectiveness for controlling heat-causing (re)development.
The Hot Cities project is funded by an ARC Discovery Project and is a collaboration betwen The University of Western Australia and RMIT.
RMIT researchers
Professor Joe Hurley
Associate Dean, Research & Innovation
Professor Marco Amati
Professor
Dr. Qian (Chayn) Sun
Deputy Head of Department
- Hugh Stanford
UWA researchers
- Bryan Boruff (Project Lead)
- Sally Thompson
- Warin Chotirosniramit
- John Duncan
