Pressure on outdoor spaces

Explanation of the problem

During hot days, city residents seek relief in cool outdoor spaces both during the day and in the evening. They head to parks, green areas, urban water bodies (ponds, canals, channels), city beaches, swimming areas, fountains, and paddling pools. This demands more or different management and maintenance by the municipality of outdoor spaces and attention to water quality in swimming areas from water boards and the province. The move to go outside can also lead to social nuisance and, positively, to increased social cohesion and encounters.

Information and maps for better understanding

Basic maps according to the standardized stress test

• Detailed heat map of the perceived temperature on a hot day Climate Impact Atlas) → indicates which locations in outdoor spaces are hot or cool and where the pressure on cool outdoor spaces may be significant.
• Map of attractive cool places, including official and unofficial swimming locations → provides insight into where the pressure on outdoor spaces is increasing.