In nine cities in the world, the so-called street canyons (with high-rise buildings on both sides) can be reduced by 3.6 to 11.3 degrees Celsius in the warmest months due to planting plans for walls and roofs. According to a report by the French Ecological Transformation Agency, the hottest time of the day.
Stephanie Merchant from the Department of Health at the University of Bath said that green spaces have also been shown to improve health and well-being, including by reducing stress, anxiety and depression, increasing concentration and concentration, improving physical health and Manage post-traumatic stress disorder.
“However, this is about where they were created, and it has to do with the needs of the local community,” she added.
So, are all urban replanting projects worthwhile?
Economist and city planner Jean Haentjens, co-author of the book “Eco-Urbanization” (“Eco-Urbanism”), told AFP that for a plan to be considered “benign”, it must be as much as possible To play a role.
He said that in addition to lowering the temperature, it should also protect biodiversity, improve well-being, raise awareness, attract residents and be suitable for their social environment.
