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UHIE, Increased vegetation, decreased surface temps - Coggle Diagram
UHIE
Ch.3: Green Roofs
Green Roofs act as thermal insulators reducing energy needed for heating & cooling --> reduced energy costs
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Sofia/Erica NYC Green Roof Report (can't remember whether statistics are from U-Michigan or EPA NY.gov) 20% of land in NYC is buildings, only 0.07% have Green Roofs.
Ch,3: Community gardens & community engagement
Ch.5: Cool Pavement
Reflective pavements help reduce ambient temps by reflecting solar energy back into air, simultaneously absorbing less heat at surface (High solar reflectance, high thermal emittance)
Challenges in adopting cool pavements include higher initial costs, potential wear in high-traffic areas, and the need for maintenance
Overtime, life cycle benefits. Costs may be more initially, but overtime, durability will prove that they can withstand longer periods of time than conventional asphalts.
NY.gov EPA 2016 NYC report Cool Pavements: NYC has been painting bus and bike lanes brighter colors, paving sidewalks lighter
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Ch.6: Initiatives
Volunteer efforts
Incentives, Demonstration Projects, Urban Forestry Programs, Weatherization, Education Programs, Awards
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Policy Efforts
Procurement, Resolutions, Tree Ordinances, Comprehensive Planning, Zoning Codes etc.
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There can always be more, this is not a stand alone problem. All of these strategies can contribute to the overall UHIE, and help in the face of Global Warming & Climate Change. UHIE is Urban climate change.
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Increased vegetation, decreased surface temps