Wednesday, July 12, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. MDT
Location: Centennial E

The 2021 Heat Dome drew international attention to increased heat risks across the American West and led to 69 deaths in Multnomah County, Oregon alone. The urgent need to address emerging heat risks prompted a unique partnership between the City of Portland, Multnomah County, Home Forward, and affordable housing residents—united by a desire to understand and prepare for hotter summers and prioritize residents who face the greatest risks. The group installed heat sensors in affordable apartment buildings, monitored indoor temperatures all summer, and then incorporated resident feedback to understand the data and recommend next steps. Panelists will discuss the broader goals of this collaborative initiative and the follow-on study design and surprising results.