Uploaded on 2019-05-24 by Meka Cian Rakhmat

1. I believe that Hobart city is currently too small and its temperate climate too cold to feel the negative effects of UHIs.    This photo of the city contains a street and its canyon. It is short and wide and has much thermal mass. Unlike the Flowerpot area, it lacks vegetation.   2. I don’t believe Hobart will ever have problems with the UHI effect, especially to the extent that it would effect its citizen’s wellbeing. If Hobart ever does begin to suffer the negative effects of UHI, one of the first actions I would be inclined to take is the addition of cooling flora. Trees and shrubs can regulate temperature and humidity through shade and evapotranspiration. Strategic implementation of plants in urban design, and architecture through Green Walls and rooftop gardens, could help to control urban climate.  Other factors I would consider are the use of reflective materials, thermal mass in buildings and street canyon sizes such as talked about in Video 4.3. I think that architecture built with these materials and thoughts in mind will significantly reduce UHI effects. 3.  Having researched Hobart City Council’s policies, I don’t believe Hobart has any policies related to UHI.