Uploaded on 2016-04-25 by TamP

In the specific case of Buenos Aires, a series of factors can be expected to contribute to reduce the heat island effect: • South, south-east and east prevailing winds bring the moderating influence of the River Plate. • The terrain is flat, unlike Santiago de Chile or Los Angeles, where mountains concentrate pollutants. • The street grid encourages effective urban ventilation, with east-west central area streets open to river breezes. ![Mean Variation of UHI in Buenos Aires - hourly (winter and summer)][1] > "Atlas Ambiental de Buenos Aires - http://www.atlasdebuenosaires.gov.ar" 2) Which are the measures you would propose? Increase green areas and green roofs. 3) Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? It is, but mainly concentrated in the area of the city of Buenos Aires. We need to get this kind of policies all over the big cities in Argentina. ![vista][2] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14616181048747394.png [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14616177452744616.png