University of Buffalo Study on Climate Solutions in the South Wedge

The climate is changing as so too must our built environment. So often this challenge is presented at large scales, leaving individuals overwhelmed and driven to inaction. Our design question: How can designers and planners better connect solutions at scales that impact everyday life? 

 This studio conducted semester-long research on a neighborhood in Rochester, New York known as the South Wedge. This studio partnered with Climate Solutions Accelerator, a local nonprofit serving the Genesee-Finger Lake region, where we explored climate action planning, and design solutions benefiting the community as well as address climate needs. 

Read their final report and recommendations here: END45ClimateActionPlan2021