Mitigation of Urban Heat Island Effects through “Green Infrastructure”: Integrated Design of Constructed Wetlands and Neighborhood Development

Extreme heat threatens desert city residents throughout the hot summer months and inhibits outdoor recreation and activity. Ecosystem services provide various benefits for urban environments. For desert cities, few are more critical than microclimate regulation and water treatment and conservation....

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Main Authors: Victor Ruiz-Aviles, Anthony Brazel, Jonathan M. Davis, David Pijawka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Urban Science
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/4/4/78