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Commentary: Urban design initiatives to decrease the urban heat island effect

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Joanna Lombard
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Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk *
DOI:10.1080/07352166.2025.2526495delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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This article provides a brief review of resources on strategies to decrease the urban heat island effect, mitigate extreme heat, and create urban infrastructure resilient to extreme heat. Key strategies are summarized along with data sources that enable local and specific site analysis. Examples of urban design projects illustrate the application of these strategies.
Keywords:
Cities
urban planning
environment

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Journal of Urban Affairs
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155
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university of miami
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3.4W
Papers: 2.6W
Citations: 32
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