Influence of Tree Canopy Coverage and Leaf Area Density on Urban Heat Island Mitigation

Influence of Tree Canopy Coverage and Leaf Area Density on Urban Heat Island Mitigation

Urban heat islands (UHI) are a widely documented phenomenon that adversely increases urban overheating and, among other effects, contributes to heat-related mortalities and morbidities in urban areas. Consequently, comprehensive UHI-mitigating measures are essential for improving urban microclimate...

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Main Authors: Atefeh Tamaskani Esfehankalateh, Jack Ngarambe, Geun Young Yun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
vegetation cooling effect
street canyon
urban planning
sustainable development
numerical modelling
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/13/7496

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