Evaluating how green infrastructure affects climate change impacts on health in Chicago
Research Project: Evaluating Green Infrastructure Impacts on Climate Change Related Heat, Air Quality, Flooding, and Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Chicago
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · NIH-10981086
This study is looking at how things like trees and plants can help improve air quality and reduce heat and flooding in Chicago neighborhoods that need it most, with the goal of finding ways to protect people's health from climate change.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10981086 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of green infrastructure, such as tree canopies and biodiversity, on climate-related health issues in Chicago's vulnerable communities. By examining how these features influence air quality, temperature, and flooding, the project aims to provide actionable solutions to mitigate health disparities caused by climate change. The study will involve detailed assessments and community engagement to ensure that the findings are relevant and beneficial to those most affected. Through this approach, the research seeks to establish a clearer understanding of the relationship between environmental factors and cardiopulmonary health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are residents of Chicago's environmental justice communities who are affected by climate change-related health issues.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of Chicago or those not impacted by climate-related health disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health outcomes by informing urban planning and policy decisions that enhance green infrastructure in at-risk communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that green infrastructure can positively impact urban health, suggesting that this approach may yield significant findings.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO — Chicago, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KIM, HONGHYOK — UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: KIM, HONGHYOK
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases