Role of vegetation in control of urban microclimate and in adaptation to effects of climate change in a neighborhood located in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile
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Microclimatic modeling, green infrastructure, thermal mitigation, urban heat islandAbstract
Climate change will have effects on urban areas, therefore it is essential to implement adaptation and mitigation measures. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effects of climate change on the urban microclimate in a neighborhood of San Pedro de la Paz, and the role that urban vegetation would play. Data from temperature sensors analyzed with spatial tools and Envi-met were used to perform models of potential air temperature under different scenarios of vegetation increase. Results indicate that vegetation notably influences the distribution of temperatures with tree cover being a determining factor in regulating the effects of the current and future urban microclimate under conditions of climate change. Although vegetation is key for these purposes, its potential increase depends on management and planning initiatives at the local level. Increasing the vegetation and homogenizing its spatial distribution will lead to more comfortable microclimatic conditions. Under climate change scenarios, urban vegetation represents a worthy strategy for adaptation and mitigation.Downloads
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