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“Typically we don't think of cities as being particularly extreme environments, but few places on earth get as hot as a rooftop or as dry as the corner of a heated living room.” quote by Adam Rogers
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“Typically we don't think of cities as being particularly extreme environments, but few places on earth get as hot as a rooftop or as dry as the corner of a heated living room.”

Adam Rogers

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Source Article: The Future of Urban Living, 2023

Cities can become extreme microclimates, with heat and dryness rivaling harsh natural settings, affecting comfort and health.

In simple terms: Cities can be as hot and dry as extreme environments.

Key Takeaway

Design cooler, greener urban spaces.

Themes

urban design climate health comfort environment

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

practical policy

When to use this quote

  • architectural planning
  • urban policy
  • public health initiatives

Key Concepts

microclimate heat islands thermal comfort

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can cities redesign rooftops to reduce heat?
  • What policies best address urban dryness?
A Different Perspective

Mitigating extreme conditions requires significant infrastructure investment.

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