7. In what ways should OV reduce heat island effects with new development? For example, limit the amount of paved surfaces, increase landscaping, other?
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- Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, residents prioritized:
- 65% prioritized reducing the heat island effect with different building materials.
- 66% prioritized reducing heat island effect through landscape and design
- Existing Conditions: Heat islands are areas with a lot of impervious surfaces that increase OV’s temperature, especially at night. Reduce the heat island effect through landscaping, minimizing paved areas, and encouraging energy efficient building designs, such as white roofs.
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