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

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Lombard, Joanna
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

Journal

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Journal of Urban Affairs
IF:
1.9
Papers:
150
Citations:
2.9K

Organization

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university of miami
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3.4W
Papers: 2.6W
Citations: 32