ATHERTON STREET
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X
X
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X
7
X
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HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
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X
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X
X
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PALO VERDE AVE
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7 9 BELLFLOWER BLVD
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The term “heat island” describes built up areas that are hotter than nearby rural areas. The annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million people or more can be 1.8–5.4°F (1–3°C) warmer than its surroundings. In the evening, the difference can be as high as 22°F (12°C). Heat islands can affect communities by increasing summertime peak energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and mortality, and water quality. (source: www.epa.gov)
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15
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IMPROVEMENT AREAS
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BEACH DRIVE
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STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE
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Areas for Improvement
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EAST CAMPUS DRIVE
Exposed Concrete/Brick
WEST CAMPUS DRIVE
LEGEND Exposed Asphalt Roof Tops
Non-shaded paved surfaces collect, store, and release heat from the sun, contributing to high summer temperatures, uncomfortable conditions, high water needs, and site maintenance (degraded pavement, equipment, etc). Increasing tree canopy and reducing hardscape can reduce heat island effect and reduce ambient temperatures. Areas indicated with a dash line show shade opportunities for vehicles and pedestrians.
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Reference: Site observation by SWA Locations provided by Athletics Micro Master Plan
0’ SEVENTH STREET
scale 1” = 500’
500’
1. Parking Lot 12 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 2. Performing Arts Plaza (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 3. Parking Structure 3 (Rooftop Photovoltaic Opportunity) 4. Pyramid Entry Plaza (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 5. Rooftop of Parking Structure 2 (Rooftop Photovoltaic Opportunity) 6. Parking Lot 13 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 7. Parking Lot 14 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 8. Rooftop of Parking Structure 1 (Rooftop Photovoltaic Opportunity) 9. Parking Lot 15 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 10. Parking Lot 16 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 11. Parking Lot 17 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity)
12. Engineering Plaza (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 13. Parking Lot 20 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 14. Friendship Walk (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 15. Killingsworth Plaza (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 16. Parking Lot 3 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 17. Maxson Plaza (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 18. Rooftop of Central Plant (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 19. Beach Drive Drop Off (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 20. Student Union Rooftop Plaza (Pedestrian Shade Opportunity) 21. Parking Lot 5 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity) 22. Parking Lot 6 (Vehicular Shade Opportunity)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
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