Dai piani ai progetti riguardanti la pianificazionze Heat Reailient: analisi comparativa europea = Fom plans to projects regarding Heat Resilient Planning: European comparative analysis

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon, resulting from urbanization and global temperature increase, presents considerable challenges to cities globally, especially in densely populated areas. This phenomenon amplifies heatwave effects, affects public health, burdens resources, and worsens socio-economic disparities. This thesis analyzes climate action plans and local efforts in seven European cities to evaluate their efficacy in addressing the impacts of urban heat islands (UHI). This thesis examines the climate action plans and ground-level initiatives of seven European cities—Athens, Milan, Berlin, Madrid, Paris, Lisbon, and Vienna—to assess how effective they are of combating UHI consequences. The study utilizes a comparative methodology to examine several strategies, including urban greening, blue-green infrastructure, reflecting materials, and cutting-edge urban design. It emphasizes essential strategies, such as Vienna’s integration of green spaces, Paris’ OASIS schoolyard transformations, Madrid’s Río Park and Calle 30 initiatives, Milan’s Vertical Forest and Library of Trees Park, and Lisbon’s biodiversity-oriented interventions. Outstanding practices, such as the adaptive design of green infrastructure in Paris, multifunctional urban spaces in Milan, and the incorporation of ecological corridors in Vienna, are recognized as replicated frameworks for improving urban heat resilience. Essential findings indicate that effective UHI mitigation necessitates a comprehensive strategy integrating nature-based solutions, community involvement, and innovative urban design customized to specific local circumstances. Cities like Vienna and Paris exemplify effective integration of green infrastructure, whereas Berlin's limited ground-level interventions highlight deficiencies in implementation and documentation. The thesis examines the scalability of solutions, highlighting collaborative knowledge-sharing to tackle global climate and urban heat issues. This research provides practical insights for climate adaptation planning an urban design, enhancing the development of sustainable, equal, and heat-resilient cities. It emphasizes the necessity of including environmental, social, and cultural factors in urban planning, offering a framework for tackling urban heat island mitigation deficiencies and promoting resilient urban ecosystems in various contexts.