PolyU study reveals effectiveness of GBGI infrastructure in mitigating urban heat

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Period18 May 2024

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  • TitlePolyU study reveals effectiveness of GBGI infrastructure in mitigating urban heat
    Country/TerritoryHong Kong
    Date18/05/24
    DescriptionProf. Guo Hai of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and global researchers have conducted a first-of-its-kind study on the effectiveness of green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) in cooling urban heat across various regions that can assist policymakers in prioritising effective interventions to develop sustainable cities. It revealed regional and city-specific variations in the effectiveness of GBGI for mitigating urban heat. The research team has introduced a nine-stage framework to facilitate the implementation of GBGI. The research has been reported by more than 40 media outlets around the world, as listed below.
    PersonsHai Guo