Uploaded on 2016-04-13 by MartaRequenaMachado

- insufficient green areas inside the urban areas - predominant use of private transport instead of public systems (now Granada is built a subway net, but because of the economic crisis, its opening isn't expected close) Images credit: 1.Granada agricultural area close to the town periphery ![Granada agricultural area close to the town periphery][1] 2.Granada, calle Severo Ochoa (usual congested traffic artery) ![Granada, calle Severo Ochoa (usual congested traffic artery)][2] Granada agricultural area close to the town periphery , Copyright Google Maps Granada, calle Severo Ochoa, Copyright Google Maps **(the distance between both images is 1 km)** 3 Measures to reduce UHI: - Add green and water space in the city. - Impulse citizen- sensitiveness about the important to preserve green areas inside and near to urban areas. - Propose alternative and more sustainable mobility system : cycle, public transport, fewer vehicles or only electric/hybrids and promote new and better public space to impulse access on foot. On this way we reduce global warming and enhance air quality. 4 Policies The CTE , (technical building code) - national law- and local strategies for sustainable urban development : http://www.estrategiasdusi-gr.es/ [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14605866771662778.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14605867613087769.jpg