Uploaded on 2016-03-03 by Argoscristian

Well, I live in an area in my city that has a predominant green structure. In comparison with the center of the city at all seasons of the year near my home are perceived lower temperatures. **Location of areas** ![Location of areas][1] **Home, Image #1** ![Home][2] **City Center, Image #2** ![City Center][3] In the center of the city, where the average temperature is higher than where I live (a neighborhood with an important green structure) the ground is covered with asphalt and other materials that reflect the incoming solar radiation. In the city center the solar radiation in reflected to the buildings, which also reflect the heat and create a very different micro-climate than in areas with extensive vegetation cover. **3. Which are the measures you would propose?** It is necessary to increase the green areas in the city center, as well as planting trees that in warm months would help to absorb the solar radiation before it reaches the ground. **4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** In German cities the car use is discouraged, and parallel forms of alternative mobility such as cycling are encouraged. The cities are provided with very good public transport systems. That's a very good way to build cities and to fight global warming. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14570369991329921.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14570367579360037.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1457036788254194.jpg