Uploaded on 2015-11-28 by HelimPicado

Unfortunately in Estelí there are no data about the urban heat island effect. I don’t think that effect has ever been studied here. ![Aerial view of the down town Estelí, in the middle left the Cathedral stands out][1] In the first image an aerial view of the center of the city of Estelí. Although the square reticle of the urban fabric favors the heat distribution more efficiently, it is evident the paved areas and the roof of buildings cover the most area of the city, which contribute to absorb and retain heat more than the surrounding areas of the city that are cover with more vegetation, that absorb less heat and promote cooling thank to evapotranspiration of water, as seen in the second image at the urban border of the city. ![View of the Estelí city taken from the urban border limit][2] In both images it is evident that there are some trees within the urban fabric that contribute to some extent to the cooling of the urban air. **Which are the measures you would propose?** I would propose both interventions in the urban and rural areas surrounding the city, to increase the green areas whiting the urban fabric and promote green roof, in order to reduce the urban heat island effect, but also to plant more trees in the rural areas to promote a better interchange of fresh air with the urban areas to promote a decrease of temperature in the urban area. **Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** Unfortunately in Nicaragua in general there are no data about the urban heat island effect, and I don’t think that effect has ever been studied here. Therefore there are no policies about it. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14486697196028887.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1448670094248976.jpg