Evaluation and Utilization of Thermal Environment Associated with Policy: A Case Study of Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea

Jeong-Hee Eum, Kwon Kim, Eung-Ho Jung and Paikho Rho
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Jeong-Hee Eum: Department of Landscape Architecture, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Daegu 42601, Korea
Kwon Kim: Department of Architecture, Graduate School, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Daegu 42601, Korea
Eung-Ho Jung: Department of Environmental Planning, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Daegu 42601, Korea
Paikho Rho: Department of Environmental Planning, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Daegu 42601, Korea

Sustainability, 2018, vol. 10, issue 4, 1-20

Abstract: This study aimed to propose a way to utilize vulnerability assessment effectively in policy-making by conducting policy-related assessment of the thermal environment. For this purpose, a variety of indices concerning thermal vulnerability assessment were reviewed, and finally, 15 indices were selected. In addition, adaptation policies for climate change applied to Korean cities were synthesized and examined to establish policies for improving thermal environments which correspond to 15 indices. Finally, a framework consisting of five areas (improvement of the atmospheric environment, expansion of eco-friendly buildings, management of the surface, cool spot creation and revitalization of communities), 15 indices and 25 policies was proposed. As a result, 15 vulnerability maps based on the standardized indices and a comprehensive map with four classes were established for Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea. Based on the maps, Guji-myeon and Ansim-1-dong were found to be the most vulnerable areas. Hence, the causes of the thermal environment vulnerability and the policies for improving urban thermal environment were analyzed in these two areas using the proposed framework. Guji-myeon was necessary to more actively implement policies regarding the improvement of the atmospheric environment, management of the surface, and revitalization of communities. To improve the thermal environment of Ansim-1-dong, active policy implementation was required in all five areas. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the effective establishment of thermal environment policies by policy-makers.

Keywords: thermal environment; vulnerability assessment; policy-linked index; climate change adaptation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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