Understanding Climate Impact
Precipitation Extremes
Climate change amplifies precipitation extremes, leading to increased instances of both severe flooding and acute water stress. These extremes are further intensified by high population density and specific land use practices.
An elevation sink is essentially a depression in the ground where water accumulates because there's no clear path for it to drain. In these areas, water tends to pond, creating marshy conditions and potentially damaging properties over time.
Elevation Sinks
Temperature Extremes
Climate change drives more frequent and intense temperature extremes, particularly impacting urban environments. Factors like high population density and specific land use practices exacerbate these extremes, particularly through the urban heat island effect.
Zoning Characteristics
Zoning codes can directly influence land use and development patterns.
The following charts present the percentage of parcels within each zone that exhibit a high risk of climate impact for each potential outcome:
