Uploaded on 2015-10-29 by Jmpeau

As in San Diego, hot summer city temperatures have serious health impacts, including heat stress during heat waves, and dangerous ground-level ozone levels on the hottest days of the year. Higher summer temperatures also stress the electricity grid as air conditioner use soars. An extra energy demand is required. It is true that during winters, need to heat is lower. ![city center][1] ![surrounding][2] The lack of vegetation is the main reason that in the city center the UHI effect is more intense. **Which are the measures you would propose?** To reduce the UHI effect I would propose: To increase vegetation in the city, not only planting trees, but also green roofs To use light colours for construction elements, especially on roofs **Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** Policies to reduce the UHI effect are not really been implemented but it is a matter that is already in the political debate. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14461217545800977.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14461218235033435.jpg