What is this project about?

We are researchers from the University of Chicago Computer Science Department partnering with the Greater Chatham Initiative investigating urban climate issues in Chicago. In our project, we want to learn about the climate goals and needs of Chatham area residents and community members. We will use this information to co-design an app prototype with the Chatham community that enables engagement with climate data. This study has been approved by the University of Chicago Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Who is eligible to participate?

• Current Chatham residents
• Current Chatham property owners
• Must be 18 years of age or older

What will participation look like?

• We will hold three Community Café events where participants will gather in-person and have discussions in small groups.
• Participants will be asked to express their climate concerns around topics such as air quality and flooding. Participants will also be asked for feedback on an app design and prototype.
• Participants can attend some or all Community Café events.
• Participants will be compensated for their attendance.

UChicago Research team

Marshini Chetty, Professor of Computer Science, University of Chicago

Kelly Wagman, PhD student in Computer Science, University of Chicago

Madison Vanderbilt, Undergraduate student, University of Chicago