Uploaded on 2016-03-23 by jordibs

San Diego up to 23 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Seattle up to 17 °F hotter than nearby rural areas Austin up to 15 °F hotter than nearby rural areas **2. Main UHI effects** Daily average is 64.76 F in the city center and 61F in the nearby area (airport) The temperature is hotter due to the density of the city, asphalt and a lot of cars. On the contrary, the orientation of the streets, proximity of the sea and trees helps to contain it. ![Barcelona, city center][1] **3. Proposals** The most important strategy is related to reduce significantly mobility in private cars and release spaces to become green. This is a fast and effective way possible. On the other hand, it should be integral frameworks in food policies, reducing transport and generating urban farmlands. **4. Policy making** There are some actions like vertical gardens, make ciclying easier, changing asphalts but in general they don't get clar effects. they aren't structural solutions. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14587592567788205.jpg