Lowering the Temperature to Increase Heat Equity: A Multi-Scale Evaluation of Nature-Based Solutions in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Vidya Anderson*, William A. Gough, Matej Zgela, Dragan Milosevic, Jelena Dunjic

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Abstract

Nature-based solutions (NbS) present an opportunity to reduce rising temperatures and the urban heat island effect. A multi-scale study in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, evaluates the effect of NbS on air and land surface temperature through two field campaigns at the micro and meso scales, using in situ measurements and LANDSAT imagery. This research demonstrates that the application of NbS in the form of green infrastructure has a beneficial impact on urban climate regimes with measurable reductions in air and land surface temperatures. Broad implementation of green infrastructure is a sustainable solution to improve the urban climate, enhance heat and greenspace equity, and increase resilience.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1027
JournalAtmosphere
Volume13
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • built environment
  • climate change
  • green infrastructure
  • green roofs
  • green walls
  • heat mitigation
  • temperature
  • urban agriculture
  • urban forestry
  • urban heat island

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