The UT-City Climate CoLab is a collaborative initiative based at the University of Texas at Austin focused on addressing climate change and its impact on urban areas. It brings together researchers, policymakers, and community members to develop innovative solutions and strategies for building climate-resilient cities.
Data Support
Fills a void of directly supporting City climate data needs
Department Connectivity
City data needs vary across departments. Data need to be connected to city department decision making.
Accessibility
Specific data and models are often confusing for community and staff. The goal is to make research accessible to all.
Stakeholder Partnerships
UT-City climate research projects need stakeholder partnerships to be successful.
Increase in the climate extremes; city needs to prepare for eventualities.
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Disadvantaged communities greatly challenged in “bouncing back”.
Infrastructure and response plans underway.
Students interested in place-based research.
Federal grant opportunities are growing.
Zach Baumer
City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability, Chief Sustainability Officer