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Urban green space cooling effect in cities

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid · Griffith University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Urban green spaces are considered an appropriate way to reduce urban heat island effects and provide comfort to the nearby occupants. In addition to cooling the actual space, urban green spaces are also able to influence the surrounding area, and this phenomenon is called the urban green space cooling effect. The most important issues with regard to the cooling effects of urban green spaces are the intensity and density of the cooling, which can play a major role for urban designers and planners in dealing with urban heat island. This article reviews the latest studies that have examined the cooling effects of urban green spaces in recent years. Based on the method of evaluation of their samples, the studies…

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Keywords
  • Urban heat island
  • Urban green space
  • Space (punctuation)
  • Urban density
  • Urban planning
  • Geography
  • Architectural engineering
  • Meteorology
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