Microclimatic spatial planning for Xianghe Segment of China’s Grand Canal

Researchers propose a microclimatic spatial planning strategy for the Xianghe Segment of China’s Grand Canal (XSCGC) to mitigate urban heat island effects and improve human comfort. By analyzing meteorological data and employing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, the study identifies optimal land-use patterns that suppress northeasterly winds while protecting southwesterly winds. The proposed planning divides XSCGC into four functional zones—microclimate regulatory areas, development core areas, natural ventilation corridors, and development extension areas—to enhance livability and microclimatic security. This approach integrates landsenses ecology to harmonize urbanization with natural wind and temperature dynamics, offering a scalable model for sustainable urban planning in heritage sites.

Li, C., Pan, L., Zheng, S., & Shao, G. (2016). Microclimatic spatial planning for Xianghe Segment of China’s Grand Canal. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 23(4), 312–318. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2015.1120248