Abstract
The consequences of climate change will inevitably contribute to the pressures applied to urban spaces. Urban greenery plays a vital role in urban heat alleviation, providing multifaceted benefits for public spaces. With limited space available for urban greenery, it is crucial to understand how to arrange vegetation to maximize cooling benefits and minimize the extreme effects of climate change. This chapter presents the role of urban greenery in reducing urban heat, and the influence of spatial allocation of urban vegetation on heat reduction. The strategy for arranging urban greenery to alleviate heat stress is outlined. Based on the findings, this chapter also discusses potential research directions aimed at better protecting vulnerable groups experiencing the impacts of climate change in urban public areas.