There is a growing recognition of the importance of proper urban design in the improvement
of air flow and pollution dispersion and in reducing human exposure to air pollution …

Urban planning and design solutions affect urban ventilation conditions, thus mitigating the
effects of atmospheric pollution. However, these findings are not being implemented in the …

Urban structure is an important factor that shapes the process of urban ventilation and
pollution dispersion. With proper planning of the urban spatial layout, city breathability can …

The importance of the spatial scale for counteracting urban air pollution is highlighted in this
work. In particular, the concept of Environmental Areas is used here in a wider sense than …

A new prototype model system named AirGIS has been developed to support local
authorities in air quality management for big Danish cities. The system is based on the …

Recent episodes of high air pollution concentration levels in many Polish cities indicate the
urgent need for policy change and for the integration of various aspects of urban …

The intensification of the human activity in urban areas as a result of the increasing
population has contributed to the air pollution worsening in cities. To reverse this trend, the …

The project 'Climate Analysis of the Region of Basel'(KABA) was carried out in cooperation
with several planning authorities to produce climate analysis and planning recommendation …

The air quality in about 200 urban agglomerations within the European Union (EU) is
calculated for a reference year (1995) and for the year 2010. Relatively simple, robust tools …

Spatial differences in urban environmental conditions contribute to health inequalities within
cities. The purpose of the paper is to map environmental inequalities relevant for health in …