Building a model for assessment and simulation of planning measures on climate change related key factors (morphology, land use, energy and mobility)

The aim of the paper is to show preliminary results of research focused on providing a system‐scale understanding of the inter‐relationships between climate change effects (specifically, global warming and Urban Heat Islands, UHI) and the built environment (morphology, land use, energy and mobility) and to use this understanding to design cities and territories that are more resilient. Core part of the research are analyzing key factors involved (agents related to the urban surface energy balance) and building a GIS+Digital Urban Model (case study: Milan area) for the (effectiveness and feasibility, synergies and contrasts, smartness and sustainability) assessment and simulation of adaptation measures. Analysis of the results will lead to reasonable recommendations and suggestion for policy makers, planners and designers to implement, measure and monitor cities and territories response to UHI and climate change.