Uploaded on 2018-05-31 by Maitri Pujara

The images are photograph of a busy street in Andheri street taken from flyover adjoining Andheri Station and other is a of housing complexes in Kasarwadavli,Thane.Comaprison and few differences between these images,1.Thane is none for its lakes and greenery which in evapo-transpiration process thereby lessening the radiant heat released.2.Streets in Thane are narrower which results in shading of streets ,thereby lowering the surface temperatures.Narrow streets leads to urban canyons that inhibit the escape of reflected radiation.3.The shanty roofs for shops and use of asbestos sheets for roofing has resulted to heat absorption by building walls resulting in increased internal temperatures.4.Paved concrete roads in Andheri has resulted in increased heat absorption leading to peak temperatures during afternoon times Measures as Initiatives to reduce the UHI effect_As of now,Thane is on the stage of rapid Urbanization following the footsteps of Mumbai. The proposed plans for Metro line -4 from Wadala to Kasarvadavli ,has not only been an attraction for the property buyers,but it has also resulted into fast unplanned development. The TDR purchase has resulted into massive skyscraper complexes in Thane,with no sense of ecology and Urban design.The one to blame are the politician and the developers!!!Where are the architects??