Most people in the world live in urban areas, and their high population densities, heavy
reliance on external sources of food, energy, and water, and disproportionately large waste …

Urban areas are often warmer than rural areas due to the phenomenon known as the “urban
heat island”(UHI) effect, which can cause discomfort for those engaging in outdoor activities …

Climate predictions indicate a strong likelihood of more frequent, intense heat events.
Resourcevulnerable, low-income neighbourhood populations are likely to be strongly …

Increasingly, civic leaders and community developers are harnessing the power of
computational technologies to foster more resilient and equitable communities. This article …

Because of the urban heat island (UHI) effect, an urban agglomeration is typically warmer
than its surrounding rural area. Today, UHI effects are a global concern and have been …

As urban areas face uncertain climate futures, leaders are challenged with making decisions
to mitigate the effects of climate events on vulnerable populations. However, these …

ABSTRACT According to the 2018 United Nations World Urbanization Prospects, 68 percent
of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2050. This upstream urbanization causes …

Urban areas are often warmer than rural areas due to the phenomenon known as the “urban
heat island”(UHI) effect, which can cause discomfort for those engaging in outdoor activities …

The likelihood of extreme heat events can be exacerbated by the heat storage capacity of
the densely built environment of an urban area (urban heat island effect). Meanwhile, many …

Traditional building energy simulation tools often assess performance as a function of the
unique climate, physical characteristics, and operational parameters that define specific …