THE URBAN LANDSCAPE

Two areas of focus:

• the effect of vegetation on the urban climate
• ways of planning our 31.  better

Large-scale impact of trees:

• they can make cities more or less 32. 
• in summer they can make cities cooler
• they can make inland cities more 33. 

Local impact of trees:

• they can make local areas
  • more 34. 
  • cooler
  • more humid
  • less windy
  • less 35. 

Comparing trees and buildings

Temperature regulation:

• trees evaporate water through their 36. 
• building surfaces may reach high temperatures

Wind force:

• tall buildings cause more wind at 37.  level
• trees 38.  the wind force

Noise:

• trees have a small effect on traffic noise
• 39.  frequency noise passes through trees

Important points to consider:

• trees require a lot of sunlight, water and 40.  to grow