Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1879 - 1879
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
With
rapid
urbanization,
the
urban
heat
island
(UHI)
effect
has
intensified,
posing
challenges
to
human
health
and
ecosystems.
This
study
explores
impact
of
sunlight
exposure
areas
artificial
structures
activities
on
land
surface
temperature
(LST)
in
Hefei
Xuzhou,
using
Landsat
9
data,
Google
imagery,
nighttime
light
Point
Interest
(POI)
data.
Building
shadow
distributions
road
were
derived,
geospatial
analysis
methods
applied
assess
their
LST.
The
results
indicate
that
roofs
roads
are
primary
factors
affecting
LST,
with
a
more
pronounced
while
anthropogenic
plays
prominent
role
Hefei.
influence
building
facades
is
relatively
weak,
population
density
shows
limited
geographical
detector
model
reveals
interactions
between
roof
key
drivers
LST
increases.
Based
these
findings,
planning
should
focus
optimizing
layouts
heights,
enhancing
greening
roads,
reducing
structures.
Additionally,
strategically
utilizing
shadows
minimizing
emissions
can
help
lower
local
temperatures
improve
thermal
environment.
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
254, P. 111374 - 111374
Published: March 1, 2024
Urbanization
entails
extensive
construction
and
substantial
land
use
alterations,
converting
natural
areas
into
residential,
commercial,
mixed-use
industrial.
These
alterations
disrupt
the
surface
energy,
impacting
temperatures
(LSTs).
Elevated
LSTs
affect
thermal
comfort
of
urban
residents
exerting
pressure
on
environment
ecosystems.
This
study
investigates
repercussions
elevated
LST
human
comfort,
focusing
Doha
municipality
in
Qatar
for
2002–2003,
2013,
2022,
with
a
specific
focus
summer
temperatures.
Utilizing
remote
sensing
Geographical
Information
Systems
(GIS),
we
conducted
an
in-depth
investigation,
employing
Landsat
data
along
GIS
tools
to
create
maps
pattern
establish
correlation
between
LST.
The
findings
reveal
notable
increase
built-up
area
municipality,
predominantly
at
expense
desert
water
bodies.
increases
consistently
by
0.65
°C
annually,
shifting
from
moderate
heat
stress
2002
2013
2023
all
neighborhoods
Doha.
Our
comparison
different
indicates
lower
near
bodies
suburban
developments
higher
downtown
areas.
Suburban
exhibit
favourable
impact
compared
compact
developments.
methodology
developed
this
exhibits
potential
adaptation
various
settings
regionally.
Earth Systems and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
Urbanization
and
land
use
changes,
especially
in
arid
environments,
significantly
impact
local
climate
energy
demand.
This
study
investigates
the
relationship
between
Land
Use/Land
Cover
(LULC)
Surface
Temperature
(LST),
carbon
footprint
(CF)
from
building
consumption
Doha,
Qatar.
Specifically,
addresses
gap
understanding
how
LULC
LST
interact
to
influence
CF
urban
areas.
The
research
utilizes
electricity
data
residential,
commercial,
government
buildings
conjunction
with
remote
sensing
(Landsat
8)
climatical
(ERA5)
estimate
vegetation
health.
Multiregional
Input-Output
(MRIO)
model
was
employed
calculate
direct
indirect
consumption.
At
same
time,
support
vector
machine
(SVM)
used
classify
into
areas,
green
spaces,
inland
water
bodies,
barren
lands.
To
further
investigate
spatial
heterogeneity
of
relationships
variables,
Multiscale
Geographically
Weighted
Regression
(MGWR)
utilized.
hypothesizes
that
changes
will
increase
buildings,
during
peak
summer
months
regions,
while
increased
help
reduce
this
impact.
hotspots
are
expected
areas
higher
less
space.
findings
reveal
significant
correlations
LST,
reduced
residential
commercial
sectors.
Villas
exhibited
highest
due
cooling
demands,
noticeable
specific
underscores
role
spaces
mitigating
both
CF,
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI)
showing
an
inverse
CF.
Policy
implications
point
urgent
need
for
integrating
greening
initiatives,
enhancing
efficiency
design,
revising
planning
policies
address
challenges
posed
by
rising
demands
regions.
Recommendations
include
incentivizing
adoption
energy-efficient
designs
improving
cover
enhance
resilience
climates.
offers
critical
insights
policymakers,
planners,
environmental
managers
aiming
balance
growth
sustainable
resilience.
Designs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 14 - 14
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Historically,
urban
development
has
always
been
centered
on
coastal
areas,
with
access
to
waterbodies—seas,
rivers
and
canals—being
a
significant
advantage
for
movement
trade.
With
most
of
the
world’s
megapolises
located
coasts,
land
reclamation
offers
solution
expansion
city
centers
which
are
otherwise
restricted
by
coastline.
This
study
aims
define
current
understanding
regeneration
reclaimed
lands,
addressing
basic
questions
what,
why
how.
assess
based
principles
sustainable
defined
existing
studies.
The
literature
review
establishes
theoretical
framework
defines
performance-based
benchmarks
identifying
spatial
indicators
development.
Composite
indicators,
namely
open
space
coverage,
use
mix,
percentage
coast
people,
accessibility
public
transportation
amenities,
availability
pedestrian
paths
cycling
tracks
adequate
road
networks,
considered
this
framework.
conclusions
drawn
results
an
analysis
layout
using
GIS
as
tool
map
empirically
measure
each
indicator.
is
validated
major
project,
West
Bay,
in
area
Doha
Qatar.
determine
that
Bay
achieved
good
level
sustainability,
although
there
areas
could
be
enhanced
improve
overall
sustainability
further.
These
findings
can
serve
guide
policymakers
various
stakeholders
planning
lands.
