Why Landscape Architecture Interventions Can Help Mitigate the Heat Island Effect

12/18/23

“Why can landscape architecture interventions can help mitigate the heat island effect?”

Urban areas with little vegetation and filled with dense heat-absorbent infrastructure tend to be hotter than surrounding areas. This urban heat island effect harms residents and visitors. This can be alleviated with the smart planning of foliage to balance local temperatures. This is Why Landscape Architecture Interventions Can Help Mitigate the Heat Island Effect.