Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(18), P. 4492 - 4492
Published: Sept. 8, 2022
Climate
change
affects
the
urban
population’s
health
and
quality
of
life.
Urban
green
spaces
(UGS)
underpin
several
essential
ecosystem
services,
amongst
them
climate
regulation.
vegetation
mitigates
high
temperatures
and,
thus,
reduces
heat
stress
for
residents.
The
study
aimed
to
verify
whether
Surface
Heat
Island
(SUHI)
effect
manifests
itself
even
in
a
medium
size
town
(Zvolen,
Slovakia)
surrounded
by
agricultural
forested
landscape
quantify
temperature
mitigating
spaces.
Land
surface
(LST)
SUHI
distribution
were
derived
from
Landsat
data
during
summer
months
2010–2021.
To
statistically
prove
cooling
vegetation,
we
tested
(by
one-way
ANOVA)
LST
within
three
zones
Zvolen
municipality
defined
Copernicus
imperviousness
density
data:
(a)
dense
area
(31–100%
impervious
surfaces),
(b)
discontinuous
(1–30%
(c)
(0%
open
land
surrounding
surfaces).
results
showed
statistical
difference
between
all
areas
(all
zones)
land.
Moreover,
UGS
was
different
compared
other
zones.
mean
through
years
2010–2021
3.5
°C,
with
maximum
4.9
°C
minimum
1.7
favor
varied
studied
period.
warmer
weather,
higher
difference,
while
at
end
August,
on
notably
colder
day,
there
no
significant
them.
confirmed
that
are
significantly
cooler
hot
days,
they
can
mitigate
local
climate.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
156, P. 111103 - 111103
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Urban
wetland
parks
can
lower
surrounding
temperatures
efficiently
and
play
a
critical
role
in
mitigating
extreme
urban
high-temperature
weather.
Understanding
the
park
cooling
effects
their
potential
influence
factors
is
necessary
for
management
plan
of
parks.
This
study
first
crawled
477
from
Baidu
Map
classified
into
river-based
lake-based
based
on
distance
to
rivers.
Then,
this
investigated
during
warm
(April–September)
cold
(January–March,
October–December)
seasons
largest
(LCD),
intensity
(LCI),
random
forest
(RF)
partial
least
squares
(PLS)
regression
models,
Spearman's
correlation
coefficient.
The
results
show
that:
(1)
Both
exhibit
stronger
effect
season.
Lake-based
have
higher
LCI;
however,
LCD.
(2)
RF
model
outperforms
PLS
modeling
relationship
between
LCI
factors,
with
5.68%
increase
average
RMSE
20.64%
R2.(3)
water
cover
fraction
inside
most
influential
factor.
There
strong
similarity
relative
importance
indicates
new
should
be
located
priority
regions
more
impervious
layers,
example,
high-density
building
areas.
Besides,
limit
proportion
layers
less
than
13%
ensure
bodies
at
70%
obtain
effect.
Our
reinforces
understanding
has
implications
better
mitigate
heat
problem.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 757 - 757
Published: May 28, 2024
Green
city
areas
are
crucial
in
mitigating
the
Urban
Heat
Island
Effect
(UHI).
However,
cooling
effect
of
green
can
be
influenced
by
surrounding
complex
urban
spatial
environment.
This
study
focuses
on
Changsha,
a
subtropical
China,
where
40
were
screened
and
analyzed.
The
aims
to
quantify
specific
impact
morphology
areas.
Through
statistical
correlation
regression
analysis,
this
focused
six
indicators:
building
density
(BD),
floor
area
ratio
(BFR),
volume
(BVD),
evenness
index
(BEI),
average
height
(BH),
standard
deviation
(BSD).
results
indicate
that
could
morphology.
Factors
such
as
BD,
BFR,
BH,
BSD
found
significantly
correlated
with
areas,
BH
showing
strongest
influence.
BD
BFR
negatively
correlated,
while
positively
correlated.
range
values
determined
achieve
optimal
conditions
for
Additionally,
relative
position
neighboring
affects
is
most
pronounced
situated
south
These
findings
provide
solid
foundation
planning
around
spaces
offer
scientifically
sound
evidence
UHI.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 2175 - 2175
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
As
cities
expand
rapidly,
the
combined
effects
of
urbanization,
global
warming,
and
intensification
Urban
Heat
Island
(UHI)
phenomenon
have
become
more
challenging
for
urban
environments.
In
response,
Green
Infrastructure
(UGI)
has
gained
attention
as
a
practical
effective
tool
mitigating
UHI
improving
climate
change.
Among
various
UGIs,
parks
been
subject
numerous
studies
due
to
their
proven
ability
reduce
air
surface
temperatures,
improve
local
microclimates,
enhance
overall
livability.
This
systematic
review
synthesizes
existing
body
research
identify
key
factors
that
influence
cooling
performance
parks.
A
total
131
peer-reviewed
between
2014
2024
were
analyzed,
focusing
on
both
design-related
site-related
play
pivotal
roles
in
park’s
effectiveness.
Design-related
include
park
size,
shape,
vegetation
density
composition,
presence
water
bodies,
impervious
surfaces
while
encompass
background
conditions,
proximity
natural
configuration
surrounding
The
findings
reveal
tree
coverage,
bodies
are
most
influential
enhancing
performance.
For
factors,
wind
speed
direction
emerged
critical
components
maximizing
benefits.
Research
also
showed
can
affect
by
influencing
airflow
patterns
shading.
Understanding
these
dynamics
is
crucial
worldwide
they
strive
design
address
specific
environmental
climatic
challenges.
this
offer
guidance
landscape
architects
planners,
enabling
them
deliver
enhanced
benefits,
especially
when
face
rising
temperatures
an
increasing
number
heatwaves.
Geophysical Research Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
52(2)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Green
infrastructure‐based
heat
mitigation
strategies
can
help
alleviate
the
overheating
burden
on
urban
residents.
While
cooling
effect
of
parks
has
been
explored
in
individual
satellite‐based
studies,
a
global,
multi‐year
investigation
lacking.
This
study
provides
comprehensive
global
assessment
daytime
surface
park
cool
island
(
SPCI
)
climatology,
using
land
temperatures
from
2,083
systematically
selected
worldwide
(2013–2022).
Through
detailed
selection
and
data
stratification,
key
drivers
influencing
observed
intensity
are
isolated.
The
analysis
reveals
that
is
strongly
linked
to
type,
with
well‐treed
being,
average,
3.4°C,
cooler
than
surrounding
area
during
summer.
It
further
investigated
how
influenced
by
seasonal
variations,
droughts,
morphology
across
diverse
background
climates.
These
findings,
along
developed
set,
offer
critical
insights
for
designing
climate‐resilient
green
spaces.
Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1), P. 42 - 54
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
The
primary
objective
of
this
scholarly
investigation
is
to
elucidate
the
intricate
interplay
between
urban
heat
island
(UHI)
effect
and
municipal
green
spaces.
geographical
focus
includes
four
areas
with
highest
urbanization
rate
in
Shijiazhuang,
China.
To
conduct
survey,
ECOSTRESS
remote
sensing
imagery
was
acquired
during
distinct
temporal
intervals–morning,
midday,
evening.
data
were
collected
using
equal-scale
city
blocks
performed
by
OpenStreetMap
network
images
at
different
times
(morning,
noon
evening).
Surface
temperature
inversion
satellite
ArcGIS
10.7
software
obtain
surface
temperature.
overarching
aim
discern
nuanced
impact
parks
on
temperatures
their
proximate
environs
summer
season.
findings
revealed
that,
order
effectively
ameliorate
discernible
(SUH),
rejuvenation
initiatives
ought
be
directed
toward
sites
maintaining
a
distance
from
spaces
within
range
160
370
meters.
Furthermore,
augmentation
space
configurations
recommended
vicinities
characterized
building
densities
falling
0.2
0.3.
Notably,
locales
marked
high
density,
park
layouts
should
adhere
more
regularized
design
renovation
process.
Additionally,
it
advisable
ensure
that
spatial
separation
exceeds
900
These
empirical
insights
are
poised
enhance
comprehension
planners
regarding
dynamics
through
which
exert
influence
temperatures.
discerned
patterns
furnish
pragmatic
guidance
for
mitigating
effect,
thereby
offering
invaluable
recommendations
planning
endeavors.
Rozwój Regionalny i Polityka Regionalna,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
73, P. 253 - 271
Published: March 6, 2025
Celem
niniejszych
badań
jest
wskazanie
uniwersalnej
metody
oceny
wpływu
terenów
zieleni
na
termikę
otoczenia
z
wykorzystaniem
zdjęć
satelitarnych.
Przeprowadzono
pilotażowe
badania
dla
dwóch
miast:
Poznania
i
Wrocławia.
Wykorzystano
publicznie
dostępne
sceny
satelitarne
Landsat
8–9
oraz
dane
projektu
Copernicus,
stąd
wypracowana
przyjęta
w
badaniach
miast
metodyka
pozwala
rozszerzenie
inne
miasta,
także
poza
Polską.
Badania
wykazały,
że
rozpiętość
temperatury
powierzchni
ziemi
wynikającej
pokrycia
terenu
wynosi
około
11°C
tereny
odgrywają
bardzo
istotną
rolę
chłodzeniu
parków.
W
Poznaniu
średnie
buforze
0–100
m
były
o
0,6°C
niższe
niż
100–200
m,
we
Wrocławiu
różnica
ta
wynosiła
0,7°C.
Na
temperaturę
wpływ
miał
indeks
wegetacji
parków
(NDVI)
wysokość
budynków,
a
przypadku
bufora
wokół
parku
–
uszczelnienie
powierzchni.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2025
Abstract
Urban
parks
are
critical
in
mitigating
urban
heat
island
effects,
regulating
temperature,
and
improving
microclimates.
This
study
investigates
the
cooling
impact
of
twenty
Başakşehir,
Istanbul,
using
remote
sensing
techniques,
GIS-based
analysis,
statistical
modeling.
Key
environmental
variables,
including
Land
Surface
Temperature
(LST),
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI),
Built-up
(NDBI),
Water
(NDWI),
were
analyzed
within
buffer
zones
ranging
from
100
to
900
meters.
use
classes
classified
Random
Forest
algorithm,
a
robust
machine
learning
technique
commonly
applied
spatial
analysis.
The
revealed
that
significantly
have
lower
LST,
with
effect
persisting
up
500
meters
(p
>
0.05)
decreasing
beyond
<
0.05).
It
was
observed
surface
temperatures
varied
between
33.3°C
37.7°C
summer
6.8°C
9.5°C
winter.
When
land
examined,
it
determined
areas
30–35%
water
surfaces
remained
relatively
low
(0–2%),
indicating
contribution
limited.
Among
indices
evaluated,
NDVI
emerged
as
most
influential
factor,
positively
correlating
Park
Cooling
Intensity
(PCI,
r
=
0.93).
Parks
larger
sizes
showed
more
substantial
Efficiency
(PCE)
Gradient
(PCG)
metrics
highlighting
their
broader
impact.
These
findings
underscore
necessity
strategic
planning
optimize
park
distribution
size,
ensuring
sustainable
benefits
rapidly
urbanizing
areas.
