I feel like where we stand against climate change, this is necessary. I understand not being able to fully implement or having this be a gradual process, but I do think there is a responsibility to …Read MoreI feel like where we stand against climate change, this is necessary. I understand not being able to fully implement or having this be a gradual process, but I do think there is a responsibility to consider what we can do if we decide to keep developing, which pushes climate change.Read Less
Because of the widely available knowledge now available, it seems to make sense to require a higher standard for planners and builders. If we know enough to understand what it would take to have a …Read MoreBecause of the widely available knowledge now available, it seems to make sense to require a higher standard for planners and builders. If we know enough to understand what it would take to have a better quality of living and care, then we should implement what we know rather than cutting corners out of cost-saving, ignorance, deadlines, or other reasons. Making it a requirement to do things like make strategies to reduce heat islands and improve air quality follows naturally from this line of thinking.Read Less
I said yes because there are many more benefits if this is done than if not. Areas that are significantly hotter than surrounding areas have increased health risks and in addition air quality …Read MoreI said yes because there are many more benefits if this is done than if not. Areas that are significantly hotter than surrounding areas have increased health risks and in addition air quality contributes to respiratory illnesses and many other diseases.Read Less
I think that requiring development plans to include strategies for reducing heat islands and improving air quality would be extremely beneficial for both the environment and public health. This …Read MoreI think that requiring development plans to include strategies for reducing heat islands and improving air quality would be extremely beneficial for both the environment and public health. This creates long-term sustainability in urban planning.Read Less
This is a great idea. Poor air quality is bad for every living thing, but especially for young children and elders. So it is important to prioritize air quality.
Yes, there is no good reason to exclude it. Especially as the world gets warmer and air pollution worsens, cities should be better prepared and designed so that residents do not needlessly suffer.
Absolutely. Considering that many Americans are growing anxious about their economic standing, perhaps the focus should shift toward cultivating industries that promote urban development, particularly …Read MoreAbsolutely. Considering that many Americans are growing anxious about their economic standing, perhaps the focus should shift toward cultivating industries that promote urban development, particularly clean-living scientists and architects. If more policies are being written to support a cleaner environment, we should be encouraging job growth in fields dedicated to improving our cities and towns, raising the overall standard of living.Read Less
Of course! It’s not like we don’t already have techniques to reduce heat islands and improve air quality, we just don’t prioritize them. General individual quality of life aside, urban areas …Read MoreOf course! It’s not like we don’t already have techniques to reduce heat islands and improve air quality, we just don’t prioritize them. General individual quality of life aside, urban areas want to keep their workforce healthy (or in cities at all), it is necessary to take these steps. I imagine that including these measures in urban planning is also a great job-creator and way to invest money into clean energy and the green sector as a whole.Read Less
I feel like where we stand against climate change, this is necessary. I understand not being able to fully implement or having this be a gradual process, but I do think there is a responsibility to …Read MoreI feel like where we stand against climate change, this is necessary. I understand not being able to fully implement or having this be a gradual process, but I do think there is a responsibility to consider what we can do if we decide to keep developing, which pushes climate change. Read Less
Yeah I think so because as climate change gets worse and worse it will be necessary to protect the health of its citizen.
Because of the widely available knowledge now available, it seems to make sense to require a higher standard for planners and builders. If we know enough to understand what it would take to have a …Read MoreBecause of the widely available knowledge now available, it seems to make sense to require a higher standard for planners and builders. If we know enough to understand what it would take to have a better quality of living and care, then we should implement what we know rather than cutting corners out of cost-saving, ignorance, deadlines, or other reasons. Making it a requirement to do things like make strategies to reduce heat islands and improve air quality follows naturally from this line of thinking. Read Less
I said yes because there are many more benefits if this is done than if not. Areas that are significantly hotter than surrounding areas have increased health risks and in addition air quality …Read MoreI said yes because there are many more benefits if this is done than if not. Areas that are significantly hotter than surrounding areas have increased health risks and in addition air quality contributes to respiratory illnesses and many other diseases. Read Less
I think that requiring development plans to include strategies for reducing heat islands and improving air quality would be extremely beneficial for both the environment and public health. This …Read MoreI think that requiring development plans to include strategies for reducing heat islands and improving air quality would be extremely beneficial for both the environment and public health. This creates long-term sustainability in urban planning. Read Less
This is a great idea. Poor air quality is bad for every living thing, but especially for young children and elders. So it is important to prioritize air quality.
Yes, there is no good reason to exclude it. Especially as the world gets warmer and air pollution worsens, cities should be better prepared and designed so that residents do not needlessly suffer.
Absolutely. Considering that many Americans are growing anxious about their economic standing, perhaps the focus should shift toward cultivating industries that promote urban development, particularly …Read MoreAbsolutely. Considering that many Americans are growing anxious about their economic standing, perhaps the focus should shift toward cultivating industries that promote urban development, particularly clean-living scientists and architects. If more policies are being written to support a cleaner environment, we should be encouraging job growth in fields dedicated to improving our cities and towns, raising the overall standard of living. Read Less
Of course! It’s not like we don’t already have techniques to reduce heat islands and improve air quality, we just don’t prioritize them. General individual quality of life aside, urban areas …Read MoreOf course! It’s not like we don’t already have techniques to reduce heat islands and improve air quality, we just don’t prioritize them. General individual quality of life aside, urban areas want to keep their workforce healthy (or in cities at all), it is necessary to take these steps. I imagine that including these measures in urban planning is also a great job-creator and way to invest money into clean energy and the green sector as a whole. Read Less