Uploaded on 2016-03-12 by Raul_AJ

**2.- UHI Effects in Puerto Vallarta:** - Higher temperature sentation due to less vegetation and therefore, more exposure to sun radiation. - Greenhouse sensation because of the city's location between the mountains and high rise buildings blocking the wind that comes from the sea. - High use of motorized transport, the use of alternative types of transport is not encouraged. ![Puerto Vallarta][1] View of Puerto Vallarta from Alta Vista neighbourhood. In contrast, the rural surroundings are more exposed to the wind comming from the sea, vegetation is more abundant and buildings are few. ![Playa Las Estacas][2] View of Las Estacas Beach **3.- Proposals:** - More vegetation in the city, to plan and preserve more green spaces. - Reduce motorized transport use, to give alternative to these transports. **4.- Policies:** Nowadays there is not any policy concerning the UHI effects in the city. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14578103332857106.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14578104933176188.jpg