Introducing the technology behind heat-avoiding routing: How a Heidelberg research initiative became a nationally scalable open-source tool

The origin In 2021, HeiGIT, the GIScience Research Group, and TdLab Geography launched HEAL (Heat Adaptation for Vulnerable Population Groups) – a transdisciplinary research project funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung under their “Innovations for Adaptation to Climate Change” program. The project team developed a heat-stress-avoidant routing application to support citizens, especially vulnerable groups and tourists […]