Uploaded on 2015-12-04 by makaramos

![enter image description here][1] Note: The map was taken from google maps then Photoshopped Notable effects: (1) Heavy dependence on air-conditioning systems, almost everyone has and AC. (2) Heavy dependence on motorized vehicles sans heavy traffic. (3) Hotter temperatures within the city limits. (4) Less active population, there’s a lack of comfortable spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Causes: (1) Heavily industrialized area = Massive structures (2) Large consumption of electricity and gas (3) Dense population = More demands (4) predominantly concrete and asphalt paving, little green spaces - Which are the measures you would propose? (1) Introduce green spaces (2) Create vertical gardens and green walls (3) Implement stricter regulations for street widths and building heights (4) Roofs matter, advise the conversion of roof decks to areas that harness solar energy or advise the colors of the roofs to be withe or some derivative of it to lessen heat absorption of the structure. - Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? Though there are bodies that are starting to recognize and monitor the urban heat island in metro manila, there aren’t any active policies that I am aware of that addresses the causes of the urban heat island. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1449245368632078.jpg