From concrete jungles to cooler cities: dealing with the Urban Heat Island effect for a sustainable future
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https://doi.org/10.60923/issn.2281-4485/22731Keywords:
Urban Heat Island, Concrete jungles, urban planning, sustainable future, climate changeAbstract
With the rapid pace of urbanization, the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect has emerged as a significant obstacle to sustainable urban living, characterized by elevated temperatures in cities relative to surrounding rural areas. This article explores the intricate mechanisms driving UHI development, emphasizing key contributors such as the reduction of green spaces, heat-retaining construction materials, compact city layouts, and anthropogenic heat emissions. Meteorological factors further compound UHI intensity, underlining its multifaceted nature. The consequences are far-reaching ranging from increased energy demands and diminished air quality to elevated greenhouse gas emissions and negative impacts on public health and thermal comfort. Climate change exacerbates these effects by altering local weather dynamics and intensifying heat stress. A comprehensive assessment of detection techniques is provided, alongside a diverse set of mitigation approaches. These include nature-based interventions such as green roofs, vertical gardens, urban forestry, and blue infrastructure, as well as technological innovations like reflective roofs and permeable pavements. The article also evaluates the complex role of solar panels, which can both alleviate and contribute to heat accumulation in urban settings. This work contributes to the creation of heat-resilient cities and promotes a shift from concrete-dominated landscapes toward cooler, greener, and more sustainable urban environments.
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