Commentary: Urban design initiatives to decrease the urban heat island effect
Abstract
This article provides a brief review of resources on strategies to decrease the urban heat island effect, mitigate extreme heat, and create urban infrastructure resilient to extreme heat. Key strategies are summarized along with data sources that enable local and specific site analysis. Examples of urban design projects illustrate the application of these strategies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Urban Green Space and Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Urban Affairs
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 48
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 2366–2372
- Publication date
- 7 May 2026
- Language
- EN