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urban heat island

Discover 2 articles exploring urban heat island, from foundational concepts to advanced strategies and real-world applications.

Built EnvironmentExplainer

11 min read·Feb 27, 2026

Explainer: Urban planning and sustainable cities

A practical primer on sustainable urban planning principles and their application to city-scale decarbonization. Covers transit-oriented development, 15-minute city concepts, urban heat mitigation, green infrastructure.

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Adaptation & ResilienceCase Study

10 min read·Jan 25, 2026

Case study: Urban Heat & Cooling Solutions — A Leading Company's Implementation and Lessons Learned

Leading cities deploy cool pavements, district cooling systems, and heat action plans to reduce urban temperatures by up to 10°F and prevent thousands of heat-related deaths annually.

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