How City Design Can Cool Down Your Neighborhood

How City Design Can Cool Down Your Neighborhood

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The video discusses the increasing frequency of heat waves in the US and globally, highlighting their impact and the role of urban planning in mitigating these effects. It explores strategies like ventilation corridors, green roofs, and reflective surfaces to cool cities. The video also covers heat management approaches, including public education and risk management, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts and funding to address heat risks effectively.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend has been observed in the frequency of heat waves in the US since the 1960s?

They have only increased in the Midwest.

They have increased significantly.

They have remained the same.

They have decreased significantly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a new concept in urban planning to combat heat?

Reducing the number of parks

Designing cities to manage heat

Building taller skyscrapers

Increasing the number of highways

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of ventilation corridors in urban areas?

To increase traffic flow

To enhance wind speed and cool areas

To reduce noise pollution

To provide more parking spaces

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is known for its extensive use of skyrise greenery as a heat mitigation strategy?

Los Angeles

Tokyo

Singapore

New York

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of heat management strategies in cities?

Creating heat action plans

Increasing the number of cars

Building more shopping malls

Reducing public transportation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to focus on formerly redlined neighborhoods in heat management?

They are often cooler than other areas.

They have fewer people living in them.

They are often hotter and more vulnerable.

They have more resources for heat management.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge in implementing heat management strategies in many US cities?

Lack of interest from the public

Insufficient resources and funding

Too many Chief Heat Officers

Overabundance of cooling centers