Texas A&M Study: Vacant Land Increases Urban Heat in Houston Neighborhoods
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Summary
A Texas A&M University study led by Dr. Dingding Ren reveals that vacant and abandoned land significantly contributes to urban heat in Houston neighborhoods. The research shows that vacant lots with vegetation can help cool surrounding areas, while abandoned buildings and paved lots raise land surface temperatures by up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, exposing vulnerable residents to heightened health risks due to lack of vegetation and shade.
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· 4 pulledNew research from Texas A&M University shows vacant and abandoned land is a big reason why some Houston neighborhoods heat up far faster than others.
A new study led by Dr. Dingding Ren, a lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, finds that vacant lots with vegetation can help cool surrounding areas.
Abandoned buildings and paved lots do the opposite, raising land surface temperatures by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Research highlights how a lack of vegetation and shade exposes vulnerable residents to heightened health risks.
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