According to a recent study, an increase in ten percent in urban parkland can reduce urban temperatures by as much as eight degrees Fahrenheit. Parks and green roofs all help to offset the urban heat island effects of asphalt and concrete.
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Bravo for a study that recommends more green space! I would think people would rather have a view of a park than a concrete wall or a flashing neon sign. The report makes me question whether the heat island is the real problem. Could it be that the real problem is the efficient storage and dispersal of rainwater when the cities undergo cycles of heavy rainfall and drought?