• A view of the Salt Lake Valley atop Mt. Timpanogos
  • A stormwater culvert outfall in Calgary, AB
  • A theatre in downtown Calgary, AB

The Archive

A collection of everything I’ve created, explored, or reflected on. Looking for something specific? Check out the journal or portfolio pages to dive deeper.

Planning for Extreme Heat and Air Quality Hazards

Evan Klansnic was invited by his research advisor, Dr. Ponette-Gonzalez, to guest lecture in her graduate-level Urban Ecology course (BIOL 5440) at the University of Utah. He introduced students to the structure and purpose of heat action plans based on CDC guidance, defining what these plans are, why they exist, and the essential components they…

by Evan Klansnic

How Does Land Use Affect Pollution and Heat in Salt Lake City?

This undergraduate research project, led by Hunter Wade and supported by Evan Klansnic, investigates how different land use types influence both air pollution (PM₂.₅) and temperature in Salt Lake City, contributing to the broader effort to understand how urban environments affect local environmental health conditions. Conducted as part of the Health, Air Pollution and Population…

by Evan Klansnic

Mapping Park Strip Cover in Salt Lake City Using ArcGIS Pro

As part of a broader study on pedestrian heat exposure, Evan Klansnic mapped park strip cover along a 3.25 km segment of West North Temple in Salt Lake City. Each segment was classified as grass, gravel, bare, mulch, shrub, or no park strip using high-resolution aerial imagery and field verification. Tree canopy cover was derived…

by Evan Klansnic

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