Research Article

Spatial Strategies in Reducing Anthropogenic Urban Heat Island Impacts: The Case of Bolu City Center

Volume: 16 Number: 3 September 15, 2023
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Spatial Strategies in Reducing Anthropogenic Urban Heat Island Impacts: The Case of Bolu City Center

Abstract

ABSTRACT The growth and urbanization of cities in the world and in Turkey have resulted in changes in the micro-climate structure, and cities are heating up. The "urban heat island" (UHI) effect, which is one of the effects of climate change in urban areas, is emerging especially with the concentration of anthropogenic activities. UHI effect, in addition to meteorological factors such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, wind, morphological factors like building heights, building typology, geographic location, urban geometry, surface material selection, etc. is caused by anthropogenic effects. In this study, UHI effect which is caused by uncontrolled urban development in Bolu/ Turkey is identified and spatial strategies are developed. As a research method, the literature assessment was first taken and the factors affecting the UHI were investigated. Finally, the spatial strategies for reducing the UHI impact are given in the conceptual framework as a proposal for urban design and a roadmap that will guide the city's development trend in the coming years. In addition, this study guides the development of holistic, environmental-conscious strategies and the reduction of the UHI impact in the Bolu city center with green infrastructure proposals with academic, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local governments and the participation of local people.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

City in Human Geography , Architectural Design , Geographic Information Systems

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 15, 2023

Submission Date

January 3, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 18, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 16 Number: 3

APA
Kırkık Aydemir, K. P., Kazancı Altınok, G., & Ünsal, Ö. (2023). Spatial Strategies in Reducing Anthropogenic Urban Heat Island Impacts: The Case of Bolu City Center. Kent Akademisi, 16(3), 1666-1689. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1228947

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