SPATIAL MODELING OF URBAN GREEN SPACE IMPACTS ON HEAT ISLAND MITIGATION: INSIGHTS FROM TROPICAL HIGHLAND CITIES
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.6279Palavras-chave:
Urban Heat Island (UHI), Tropical Highland Cities, Spatial Configuration, Local Climate Zone (LCZ), 3D Spatial Modeling, Urban MorphologyResumo
Connectivity, patch density, and spatial patterns of green-blue spaces are critical for cooling efficiency, yet their performance is strongly modulated by local climate, urban form, and species selection. Despite the increasing recognition of urban heat islands (UHIs) as a pressing challenge in tropical highland cities, research efforts have been constrained by a lack of standardized, multi-scale, and policy-integrated approaches. This study employs spatial modeling approaches using multiview imagery to enhance UHI prediction and Local Climate Zone (LCZ) mapping accuracy. By integrating three-dimensional (3D) spatial models with LCZ frameworks and advanced machine learning techniques, the analysis provides a nuanced understanding of urban thermal dynamics in tropical highland contexts. The findings demonstrate that the spatial configuration and connectivity of both green and blue infrastructures are pivotal for cooling efficiency, while contextual factors such as local climate variations and urban morphology—including tree species selection and building density—play critical roles in modulating mitigation outcomes. However, methodological inconsistencies and limited attention to tropical highland contexts underscore the urgent need for comprehensive, scale-appropriate, and policy-relevant research to support climate-resilient urban development strategies in these regions.
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