Blue spaces have been found to have significant salutogenic effects. However, little is
known about the mechanisms and pathways that link blue spaces and health. The purpose …

Heatwaves in urbanized areas, even in temperate regions like the Netherlands, are getting
serious attention. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute predicts more frequent and …

Small urban water bodies, like ponds or canals, are often assumed to cool their
surroundings during hot periods, when water bodies remain cooler than air during daytime …

Abstract 'Water town', a city design idea featuring buildings sitting along rivers and their
associated riparian vegetation, serves as natural refuges for citizens to escape the dual …

Urbanisation is a global trend resulting in more people living in cities. This has led to
changes in urban morphology and microclimates explained by the urban heat island (UHI) …

Urban planning must consider the outdoor thermal comfort of city dwellers, particularly in
cities where climate and the effects of climate change may severely influence human health …

In the upcoming period, city squares' urban redesign will be crucial in achieving sustainable
development goals. This study presents a systematic review of OTC-related studies for the …

Rapid urbanization in China has resulted in highly dense urban forms and marked
reductions in ecological resources, which in turn have caused severe urban heat islands …

Urban greening is a practical adaptation to improve the liveability of a city by providing
urban cooling. This paper systematically evaluates the existing literature to understand the …

Heat vulnerability in big cities is important because of the increase in heat wave frequency
and thermal stress that is identified by Urban Heat Island. Our study investigated intra-urban …