Before running for mayor, Taryn Sabia was already helping shape Tampa’s future through research. As part of a partnership between the University of South Florida and the City of Tampa, she led work on Tampa’s first Heat Resilience Playbook, using data to identify neighborhoods most vulnerable to extreme heat and developing practical strategies such as expanding tree canopy, creating cooling spaces, and improving long-term resilience. It’s an example of Taryn’s approach to leadership—bringing research, community engagement, and smart planning together to solve real problems facing our city.
Read the full story from the University of South Florida:
USF: Architecture and Water Researchers Partner with City of Tampa to Mitigate the Impact of Extreme Heat