The Local Climate Zone is an urban form and land cover/land use classification system based on their spatiotemporal climatic characteristics. It is associated with a range of key urban climate model parameters and thus can support in-depth urban studies.
Urban applications, such as climatic mapping system and other spatial information platforms, can be indispensable tools for planners, policymakers and the public in evaluating climatic risks faced by the growing cities.
Thermal environment in dense cities is inextricably intertwined with urban morphology, public health and energy use. Studies on their interplay can help informing smart urban planning, which is vital in mitigating the adverse effects of climatic changes in compact cities.
