City of Tucson Heat Action Roadmap
2025 Crescordia Award RecipientThe City of Tucson’s Heat Action Roadmap is a key part of Tucson’s climate action framework, emphasizing resilience. It incorporates input from over 250 residents, nonprofits, health professionals, scientists, planners and the business community. The roadmap focuses on three goals: Inform, Prepare, and Protect People; Cool Homes and Community Centers; and Cool Tucson Neighborhoods. Each goal is backed by actionable strategies, providing a comprehensive approach to heat management for both the short and long term.












