Not exact matches
Apart from
air pollution reduction, other benefits of
urban green infrastructure include
urban heat island mitigation, the potential
reduction in energy consumption, better stormwater management, and climate change mitigation.
With the developed system a significant
reduction of
air pollution in
urban areas is expected, given the high frequency of cold starts and the low distances travelled.
It will result in sharp
reductions in
urban air pollution, especially the most dangerous forms of particulates, starting in a few years time.
But many European cities have found the answer to be fairly simple: make it harder (and / or costlier) to park.According to a new study by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, innovative parking policies in Europe are allowing cities to enjoy «revitalized town centers, big
reductions in car use, drops in
air pollution, and rising quality of
urban life.»
They provide additional oxygen and contribute to the
reduction of the «UHI» or
Urban Heat Island effect, reduce solar radiation and help to decrease
air pollution.