This website documents our GEO454 research project. We focus on providing map-based guidance to help people find cooler and more shaded paths through the inner city.
Our project connects to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being, and SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities. The broader aim is to make heat risk more visible and to communicate practical options for relief.
Urban heat islands are becoming a growing challenge in cities with dense infrastructure and limited greenery. Vulnerable groups such as seniors, children, and people with health conditions are especially affected during heatwaves.
By identifying shaded routes and cooler urban spaces, our project investigates how geovisualisation can support safer navigation and raise awareness of thermal stress in the inner city of Zurich.
Our project is closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals by improving heat awareness, supporting public health, and promoting more liveable and climate-resilient cities.
Shadow Routes in Zurich supports public health by helping people identify cooler and more comfortable paths during periods of extreme heat. This can be especially valuable for vulnerable groups who are more exposed to heat stress.
The project contributes to more resilient urban planning by visualising heat risk, shaded streets, and possible relief spaces. In this way, the web map highlights how geovisualisation can support more inclusive and climate-adaptive cities.