Experimental investigation on the thermal comfort in the city: relationship with the green areas, interaction with the urban microclimate

Gómez, Fernando Calle; Gil, Luisa Fernanda Muriel; Vivas, José Manuel Jabaloyes

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2004.02.001

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“…The heat from such hard surfaces is then radiated back, which contributes to an increase in local temperature around built-up areas known as the "urban heat island" effect. Different studies show that conserving many urban green spaces helps decrease absorption of solar radiation from the land surface and increase evapotranspiration, which has the effect of cooling down urban temperatures and consequently modifying the climate in these areas (Konijnendijk et al, 2013;Alexandri & Jones, 2008;Fam et al, 2008;Kottmeier et al, 2007;McPherson & Muchnick, 2005;Gomez et al, 2004). This assists in controlling many heat related problems, such as the easy spread of infectious diseases, skin problems, and deaths associated with excessive heat (especially those connected to cardiovascular and respiratory disease, particularly among elderly people) (WHO, 2014).…”

Section: Environmental Perspectivementioning

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Enhancing quality of life through the lens of green spaces: A systematic review approach

Mensah¹,

Andres²,

Perera³

et al. 2016

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Abstract:Improving citizens' quality of life is a stated priority of many governments in both the global north and south. However, efforts to achieve this often focus on socio-economic measures, with limited attention to the contributions of environmental variables such as green spaces. This paper sought to bridge this knowledge gap by tracing the linkages between green spaces and quality of life, and how these connections can inform policy development in order to assist governments to achieve positive outcomes for quality of life. The paper took a theoretical approach by utilising the systematic review method. In all, 452 publications were included in this review, and rigorous content analysis was employed to retrieve relevant data. Green spaces were found to provide various social, economic, and environmental benefits, which in turn improve physical, psychological, emotional, social, and material wellbeing of individuals and thus enhance quality of life. It is therefore strongly recommended that conservation of green spaces should be integrated into national health, environmental and socio-economic policies in order to promote effective utilisation of green spaces to enhance citizens' overall quality of life.

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Section: Environmental Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing quality of life through the lens of green spaces: A systematic review approach

Mensah¹,

Andres²,

Perera³

et al. 2016

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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“…Furthermore, plants reduce air pollution and lower noise [6], which influence both ecological situation and living conditions in the area. One of the major functions of vegetation is the thermal performance adjusting, which is reached by reflecting the solar radiation [16] and balancing the temperature, especially in hot, dry areas. The other ecosystem service provided by plants and forests is water retention [19].…”

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Greening as an Element of Sustainable Urban Development: Valuation of Economic Feasibility, Policyassessment and Practical Examples

Алексеева

Menshikh²,

Kudryavtseva

2016

Vestn. Ross. univ. družby nar., Ser. Agron. životnovod.

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The article reveals the importance of urban greening as a part of sustainable urban development concept. We examinethe ecological, social, cultural, spatial benefits of urban greening promotionas well as the possible constrains to urban space vegetating. It is shown that the assessment of tree benefits can be important for implementation of sustainable urban development. In turn,appropriate urban greening assessment is also important. The article provides existing urban greening assessment methods and their implementation in real-life practices.

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“…Statistical analysis of the data supported the study hypothesis that frequency of use of green spaces could generate benefits and well-being for people. This can be partly explained by the capacity green spaces possess to provide better thermal comfort during periods of intense heat, which is known to cause heat stress (Gómez et al 2004). …”

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The Development of an Enhanced Extension Agent Training to Create Butterfly Gardens in Louisiana

Fontenot¹,

Morgan²,

Owings³

2015

Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology

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Experimental investigation on the thermal comfort in the city: relationship with the green areas, interaction with the urban microclimate

Cited by 79 publications

References 8 publications

Enhancing quality of life through the lens of green spaces: A systematic review approach

Enhancing quality of life through the lens of green spaces: A systematic review approach

Greening as an Element of Sustainable Urban Development: Valuation of Economic Feasibility, Policyassessment and Practical Examples

The Development of an Enhanced Extension Agent Training to Create Butterfly Gardens in Louisiana

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