Uploaded on 2016-04-22 by MasaeK

List of some cities and how much they are hotter in the city than in nearby rural areas: Kansas City (28°F), Las Vegas (24°F), Chicago (21°F), Cleveland (21°F), New York (20°F), Miami (17°F), Atlanta (16°F), Boston (15°F), Houston (13°F), Charlotte (12°F) 2) Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? São Carlos is a small city, so there's not many industries and pollution as a big city like São Paulo and consequently, less climate impact. However, as Brazil is located on a tropic, it's pretty hot. The air conditioning is needed, especially in summer ![São Carlos City][1] ![São Carlos Rural Area (Fazenda Santa Maria)][2] 3) Which are the measures you would propose? Think about the urban geometry of the building to wind away the heat effect and create more green area. 4) Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? The masterplan of the city is old and not taken seriously, so there is no real measure and results. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14613374491672933.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14613374655064502.jpg