1. Building green infrastructure: This includes planting trees, creating parks and gardens, and installing green roofs to mitigate the effects of extreme temperatures and stormwater runoff.
2. Retrofitting existing buildings: This involves improving poor insulation, installing energy-efficient windows, increasing ventilation, and replacing outdated HVAC systems.
3. Promoting sustainable transportation: Encouraging walking, cycling, or using public transport can reduce the need for car trips and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Designing buildings and spaces to be more resilient: Ensuring that buildings are constructed to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as severe heatwaves, heavy rain, and high winds, can ensure their longevity.
5. Encouraging community involvement: Engaging local residents in the planning and design of public spaces can ensure that these spaces are tailored to their needs and preferences, instead of being perceived as top-down projects.
6. Reducing the urban heat island effect: This may include planting more trees, implementing cool roof technologies, and painting pavements with reflective materials to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the city.
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