Uploaded on 2020-07-13 by Andromachi Mavrogianni

In Qatar the dry lands and desert sand has a higher albedo that reflects a greater amount of sunlight and lose heat faster thus the temperatures in the desert suburbs is lower. In the urban centre the UHI effect is more pronounced, as it's closer to the seacoast and landscape in the city has increased the temperature created different microclimates in the urban areas. Cooling and heating buildings, industrial processes, transportation (highways, airport), roads (absorb heat during the day and release it during the night) high rise buildings and materials with high heat capacity, replace natural surfaces, open land and vegetation. 3. I would propose to: Expand pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes. Plant heavier vegetation along the streets and in facades of buildings. Reduce the number of card entering the city center. Promote public transportation by adding more routs, busses, tram, trolley and extend the operating hours. 4. Policies to reduce the UHI effect: Qatar develops a lot of residential services away from the city center. Decentralise government buildings, universities and entertainment locations. Increase tree plantation. Widen the streets to avoid traffic jams or slow moving cars.