Refuge city in an arid climate: evolution of green cover in neighborhoods inhabited by older people, Mendoza, Argentina
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https://doi.org/10.22320/07183607.2025.28.52.06Keywords:
arid climate, urban overheating, forested city, older adultsAbstract
A multitude of urban initiatives have been implemented to create open public spaces to mitigate the adverse effects of extreme heat events. Outdoor climate shelters are one of the strategies used to provide comfortable thermal conditions and protect against inclement weather. This study analyzes and compares the evolution of green cover and the population dynamics of older adults since the 2000s in three traditional neighborhoods of a city with an arid climate and hot summers. This study aims to generate data and provide input to local and regional governments on the extent of heat vulnerability. This will facilitate the adaptation and implementation of urban cooling strategies that improve microclimatic conditions. Furthermore, these data contribute to increased thermal comfort in public spaces, promoting active aging and climate resilience among the population.
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