What is it about?
This study investigates the influence of land use and land cover change (LULCC) on urban heat island (UHI) effects in Zhengzhou, Henan, China, amid rapid urbanization and significant landscape transformations between 1993 and 2023. Employing remote sensing and geospatial analytical methods, we analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of UHI intensity and its relationship with LULCC variables, including built-up areas, bare land, farmlands, forests, water bodies, and grasslands/shrubs.
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Why is it important?
Our findings emphasize the detrimental impact of urbanization on local thermal dynamics while emphasizing the importance of preserving green spaces and water bodies in mitigating UHI effects.
Perspectives
Our standpoints drive the urgent need for sustainable land-use policies that integrate green infrastructure into urban planning frameworks. These insights are crucial for fostering climate-resilient cities in the face of ongoing urbanization and climate change.
Dr Isaac Sarfo
Henan University
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This page is a summary of: Influence of land use patterns on urban heat island dynamics in an emerging megacity: A case study of Zhengzhou, Henan, China, Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, May 2025, Inno Science Press,
DOI: 10.36922/jcau.8412.
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