Uploaded on 2015-11-11 by jhudyma

The main UHI effects which can be found in Calgary are high-aspect ratio street canyoning in the downtown core and lack of green spaces throughout that same area. ![][1] ![][2] Comparing the previous photographs, it is clear that the photo of the built-up area contributes heavily to the UHI effect because of the high aspect ratio street canyoning, whereas the photo of the park area, though located within the city limits, shows large open forested and wetland areas which would have, comparatively, a very low UHI effect. Which are the measures you would propose? Measures that I would consider proposing would include requiring architects and planners to consider more than just individual buildings being designed, but the need to examine how a new building may contribute to the existing UHI effect in its area and perhaps require that new construction result in a net zero increase in the UHI effect. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? The City of Calgary passed a sustainable building policy in 2002. Within this policy, there are requirements that new city-owned or city-financed facilities meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Within this LEED rating system, points are awarded , among other things, for addressing the urban heat island effect on these new facilities. As further incentive, The City of Calgary also reduces building fees for all private projects pursuing LEED certification or other green initiatives. Additionally, for anyone who is interested in how the UHI effect is being addressed in Canada, a paper by Jennifer Forkes (of the Clean Air Partnership), entitled: Urban Heat Island Mitigation in Canadian Communities 2010, can be found at the link below. http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/files/Background%20Paper%20Final.pdf [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1447209384868897.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14472094792191416.jpg