Advancing climate resilience through a geo-design framework: strengthening urban and community forestry for sustainable environmental design

• DOI: 10.1007/s11676-024-01772-0
• Publication Date: 2024-08-12T02:02:22Z
• Authors: Xiwei Shen; Mingze Chen; Xiaowei Li; Shu Gao; Qiuyi Yang; Yuhan Wen; Qingqing Sun
• Keywords: Resilience; Community Resilience; Green infrastructure; Urban Forestry; Sustainable Design

Abstract Urban and community forestry is a specialized discipline focused on the meticulous management of trees forests within urban, suburban, town environments. This field often entails extensive civic involvement collaborative partnerships with institutions. Its overarching objectives span spectrum from preserving water quality, habitat, biodiversity to mitigating Heat Island (UHI) effect. The UHI phenomenon, characterized by notably higher temperatures in urban areas compared rural counterparts due heat absorption infrastructure limited forest coverage, serves as focal point this study. study focuses developing methodological framework that integrates Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR), Random Forest (RF), Suitability Analysis assess effect across different zones, aiming identify varying levels impact. designed assist planners designers understanding spatial distribution identifying where initiatives can be strategically implemented mitigate its Conducted various London areas, research provides comprehensive analysis intricate relationship between UHI. By mapping variability UHI, offers novel approach enhancing environmental design advancing studies. study’s findings are expected provide valuable insights for policymakers, aiding creating healthier more livable environments through informed decision-making management.