Evaluating the urban heat island phenomenon from a spatial planning viewpoint. A systematic review

Evaluating the urban heat island phenomenon from a spatial planning viewpoint. A systematic review

The increasing rate of urbanization and continuous population growth in urban areas leads to several problems, including the emergence of urban heat islands (UHI), defined as urban areas where temperatures are higher than in the surrounding rural areas. UHIs have negative impacts on the health of po...

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Main Authors: Federica Isola, Federica Leone, Rossana Pittau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Università di Napoli Federico II 2023-11-01
Series:TeMA: Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment
Subjects:
urban heat island
local climate regulation
spatial planning
Online Access:http://www.serena.unina.it/index.php/tema/article/view/10306

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