Transition to Python-based SUEWS Delivery

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(Apologies for cross-posting - we want to reach as many SUEWS users as we can)

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Dear SUEWS Community,

RE: Change in the delivery of the SUEWS software.

Proposed change: From: a Fortran-based binary To: a Python-based command line tool (suews-run)

Unchanging:
• Fortran-based computational kernel for efficiency and compatibility with other larger-scale models like WRF.
• Platform-independent delivery

Benefits of change:
• better documentation
• better Python tools
• improved computational efficiency
• streamline development by removing need for coding redundancy between

Question: We understand that this change may require some adjustments, but we are committed to providing comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and support to ensure a smooth transition.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

We look forward to continuing to advance the state-of-the-art in urban energy and water balance modeling with your support.

Sincerely,
The SUEWS Development Team