The Urban Heat Island Effect in Windsor, ON: An Assessment of Vulnerability and Mitigation Strategies

Abstract

This report discusses the urban heat island effect, its causes and impacts, vulnerable populations, adaptation and mitigation measures, as well as maps the urban heat island effect and vulnerability in windsor, ON.

Resource Type

Report

Author

Laura De Carolis

Resource URL

http://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/environment/Environmental-Master-Plan/Documents/Urban%20Heat%20Island%20Report%20(2012).pdf

Date

2012

Short Title

The Urban Heat Island Effect in Windsor, ON

Climate and Environmental Impact

Heat

Solutions

Built environment Urban greening

Region

International

Other

Vulnerability assessment

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