Essays about: "Metropolitan Boston"

Found 1 essay containing the words Metropolitan Boston.

  1. 1. Resilience Through Form : A case study of Metro Boston, Exploring the Relationship of Urban Form & Extreme Heat

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Gavin Lewis; [2019]
    Keywords : urban heat island; extreme heat; urban form; resilience; remote sensing; Metropolitan Boston;

    Abstract : The severity of extreme heat events paired with the urban heat island effect cannot be overstated, as the impacts are substantial and widespread, affecting peak energy demands, transport systems, air and water quality, and most notably causing heat-related illnesses and death. These consequences make evident the importance of reducing heat in urban areas and ensuring that urban populations are safe during extreme heat events. READ MORE