HEAT ISLAND EFFECT Caracas, Venezuela
FC-02x Livable Future Cities (1st Run) - Compulsory Exercise 2
Uploaded on 2015-11-15 by Naykarina
Venezuela is located near Ecuador, and is part of the tropical cities, has high urban temperatures that affect human comfort and health. Due to high temperatures is frequently used air conditioners in buildings, cars, metrobus among others, which leads indirectly to walk less and pollute more, producing more heat, sounds, and humidity. ![ingrese la descripción de la imagen aquí][1] ![ingrese la descripción de la imagen aquí][2] Caracas is formed in the valley residential / industrial and commercial zones consisting of better vegetation and this provides a better climate while the surrounding neighborhoods lack of vegetation to lower temperatures, an adequate system of water distribution, electricity, grooming and other services needed to improve their quality of life. The main effects that are in my city are: Warmer Temperatures, Traffic, Air Pollution. **3. Which are the measures you would propose?** Generate a network of bike paths, accompanied by hiking areas, connected with quality public spaces that help citizens to exercise more and use less public transport, car and so pollute less. **4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** I do not know of any policy being carried out to reduce UHI effect [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14476170734942347.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14476170962273991.jpg