Uploaded on 2016-03-07 by Madalina_Iordan

Contrary to many beliefs, some studies and reports show how in the last 15 years, through new policies, Shanghai government tried to mitigate the effects of UHI, and made a big improvement through adding lots of green space to newly urban developments. By working in the field I can say that the general urban planning policies require extensive green space, including the use of green roofs , use of water fountains in landscape deisgn, shading membranes and other options to help minimize the solar impact on urban environment. > More data available here:! http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212095512000156 ![Shanghai People Park - lots of green space][1] ![Zujiazhao Water Town - rural area close to Shanghai][2] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573348641427544.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573349431184907.jpg