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Infrared.City
A platform for urban heat analysis and climate-resilient planning
No-Cost Project Description
Cities are committing significant budgets to green infrastructure and climate adaptation—but most are doing so without street-level evidence of where to invest. Traditional microclimate studies cost $10,000–$40,000 per analysis, take weeks to complete, and require specialist interpretation that makes results difficult to act on quickly. By the time findings are ready, planning conditions have changed, proposals have moved forward, and opportunities for smarter investment have passed.
This no-cost pilot gives city sustainability officers, planners, and resilience leads direct access to infrared.city’s AI-powered microclimate simulation platform, calibrated to their specific urban environment. With no software to install, no IT involvement, and no procurement process, city teams can simulate the real-world impact of tree planting, green roofs, pavement changes, or new development proposals—on demand, in real time, whenever they need it.
Over a four-month pilot, infrared.city configures the platform to the city’s context, integrates available local data layers, and delivers unlimited on-demand simulation reports for active planning projects. Cities can expect:
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Instant thermal stress modeling (MRT/UTCI) at the street and block level for any greening or climate intervention scenario
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On-demand evaluation of cooling, shading, and green infrastructure proposals before capital is committed
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ArcGIS and/or QGIS plugin integration for seamless use within existing GIS workflows
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GeoJSON exports of all analysis layers for integration into planning and public reporting processes
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A closing impact report with heat vulnerability mapping, identified intervention priorities, and a roadmap for continued work
The platform is fully web-based and requires no installation. Cities designate a single point of contact and provide approximately two hours in the first month for onboarding and data identification. infrared.city manages all configuration and calibration remotely. For a mid-sized city, heat vulnerability mapping covers the full urban area—with cooling intervention scenarios directly benefiting 25,000–50,000 residents in the highest-risk neighborhoods. Cities can answer heat and greening questions themselves, at any time, at the speed of an email.
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Why Choose Infrared.City?
Faster Planning Decisions
Replace slow analysis with real-time simulation, allowing teams to evaluate greening, climate, and development proposals in seconds.
Clearer Investment Choices
Make the impacts of each option visible, helping cities compare scenarios and fund the most effective projects.
Confident, Data-Driven Outcomes
Turn complex trade-offs into clear insights, enabling faster alignment and more efficient, informed decision-making.
Apply for Infrared.City's No-Cost Project Implementation
Cities and communities can apply to test this solution through the AcceliGOV program at no cost. Selected municipalities work directly with the solution provider and the Leading Cities team to pilot the technology in a real-world setting, helping you evaluate whether it can address your community’s needs before making any long-term commitment.
If you’d like to explore the opportunity first, you can also request a feasibility meeting with Leading Cities and the solution provider to discuss your goals, ask questions, and determine whether the pilot is a good fit for your community.