Smith College has been the focus of efforts to mitigate climate change. However, with the changes of climate already taking place, Smith College needs to take steps to prepare the college for the changes which will be coming to the area. To begin taking steps to address climate change impacts on campus a vulnerability assessment of Smith College was developed. The assessment was developed by looking at literature on expected climate change in the region, and by talking to stakeholders both on campus as well as at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the city of Northampton. This information was then broken down by season and a map was created to illustrate areas of possible concern on Smith College’s campus based on the seasons. These
