The Green Dimension of a Compact City: Temperature Changes in the Urban Area of Banja Luka

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Cooling cities through urban green infrastructure: a health impact assessment of European cities

Tamara Iungman et al.

Summary: This study shows that urban heat islands have a negative impact on mortality, but increasing tree coverage in cities can help reduce temperatures and prevent premature deaths.

LANCET (2023)

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Article Ecology

Not all brownfields are equal: A typological assessment reveals hidden green space in the city

Paul D. Preston et al.

Summary: While urban green spaces are recognized for their role in mitigating environmental hazards and enhancing urban resilience, the contribution of brownfield land to green infrastructure and ecosystem services has been overlooked. This research develops a novel brownfield classification methodology using GIS and remote sensing data, revealing that over half of brownfield land is vegetated. The study highlights the importance of brownfield land as a valuable resource in post-industrial cities, emphasizing the need for strategic planning in redevelopment, greening, and interim use.

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING (2023)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Green Space Compactness and Configuration to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Energy Use in Buildings

Ranran Ji et al.

Summary: The building sector plays a significant role in global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Reducing energy consumption in buildings can play a major part in achieving carbon neutrality. Green space is recognized as a natural way to improve microclimate and reduce building energy consumption and carbon emissions. However, the optimal distance and configuration of green space for reducing such emissions are not well known.

REMOTE SENSING (2023)

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Article Geography

Biometeorological Conditions During Hot Summer Days in Diverse Urban Environments of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Dragan Milosevic et al.

Summary: Intensive urbanization and global warming are impacting the health and well-being of urban population. This study analyzed micrometeorological measurements in different urban spaces in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina and found that different urban designs lead to different micro and local climate conditions. The downtown area is the least comfortable, while the urban park is the most comfortable, with the riverside having the highest relative humidity.

GEOGRAPHICA PANNONICA (2022)

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