Making the Invisible Visible: Using hyperlocal air monitoring to engage residents and activate change

Forero, Samuel; Bray, Aili; Patel, Rishi; Kirby, Isabella

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Making the Invisible Visible: Using hyperlocal air monitoring to engage residents and activate change

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Air pollution exposure poses a significant and often invisible health risk. In collaboration with Miljøpunkt Amager, we evaluated how best practices in mapping hyperlocal air quality data can be used to activate change and community engagement. We conducted pilot tests collecting local air quality using sensors to map air quality across an urban and commuting environment. Based on the insights, we recommended strategies for public engagement and emphasized the integration of real-time air quality monitoring systems to empower community decision-making.

This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

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