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Microclimatic and Environmental Improvement in a Mediterranean City through the Regeneration of an Area with Nature-Based Solutions: A Case Study

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  • Katia Perini

    (Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), University of Genoa, 16124 Genoa, Italy)

  • Chiara Calise

    (Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, 16124 Genoa, Italy)

  • Paola Castellari

    (Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), University of Genoa, 16124 Genoa, Italy)

  • Enrica Roccotiello

    (Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, 16124 Genoa, Italy)

Abstract

Dense urban areas are facing relevant issues related to their high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and ecosystem health. The study presents a case study of a regeneration project with Nature-based Solutions in the city of Genoa (Italy) and, more specifically, in a neighbourhood characterised by relevant health and well-being issues. The performances of three design scenarios for a city hotspot, including plant species selected with a systemic approach and light pavements, are analysed in terms of improved microclimate by means of the ENVI-met software V4.4.5. The results show different benefits on the microclimate compared to the current state depending on the different scenarios: A UTCI decrease from 4.1 °C to 5.4 °C, a reduction of mean radiant temperature from 12.3 °C to 17.3 °C, a relative humidity increase from 3.8% to 5.6%, and a progressive decrease in wind speed are detected in a directly proportional way to the gradual increase in greenery inside the scenarios. In reverse, better results for air temperatures are detected for the scenario with less greening (Δt = 1.8 °C). The study relies on the re-parametrisation of plant species characteristics in the ENVI-met database to reach a high level of accuracy.

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  • Katia Perini & Chiara Calise & Paola Castellari & Enrica Roccotiello, 2022. "Microclimatic and Environmental Improvement in a Mediterranean City through the Regeneration of an Area with Nature-Based Solutions: A Case Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-18, May.
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