A new study co-led by Urban Systems Lab presents key findings and recommendations for addressing future climate change impacts in New York City

April 15, 2024

An 18-month study highlights the likelihood of increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent extreme weather events in New York City and provides the city with critical information for prioritizing solutions. Conducted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Professors Joel Towers and Dr. Timon McPhearson at The New School’s Tishman Environment and Design Center and Urban Systems Lab, the study was commissioned by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) through a Town+Gown partnership program. It explores how current and future climate change may pose substantial challenges to the city's infrastructure and communities, and provides critical insights that could advance solutions for adaptation and resiliency. Press release and Read the Report