Publication
Title
Guidelines for passive control of traffic-related air pollution in street canyons : an overview for urban planning
Author
Abstract
Recent studies indicate the necessity of addressing traffic-related air pollution in urban environments, as street canyons are known for their lack of natural ventilation and increased pollution levels. To address this issue, numerous studies have been conducted on different aspects (e.g. aspect ratio, orientation and height variation) and their impact on ventilation and pollution dispersion/dilution performance in street canyons. Despite the numerous studies, the information remains fragmented and the results and applications are fairly unknown in urban planning. Broad review studies on numerous street canyon aspects are also quite scarce. In this study, over 200 studies were collected and reviewed across various parameters and on different configuration levels (street canyon configuration / building configuration / in-canyon configuration). Hereby, the study aims to give a comprehensive overview and to formulate spatial guidelines to improve the application of the reviewed studies for the purpose of urban planning. In total, 19 general guidelines were formulated, and an implementation strategy for the purpose of urban planning was developed. Despite the usability of these guidelines for urban planning, a high number of limitations and variabilities were detected. The broad literature review also revealed knowledge gaps, indicating the potentials for further research.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Landscape and urban planning. - Amsterdam
Publication
Amsterdam : 2021
ISSN
0169-2046
DOI
10.1016/J.LANDURBPLAN.2020.103980
Volume/pages
207 (2021) , p. 1-20
Article Reference
103980
ISI
000604739400006
Medium
E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
AirTech'byDesign: Injecting Technology into Urban Design in the battle against Street Canyon Pollution.
Publication type
Subject
Law 
Art 
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 02.12.2020
Last edited 02.10.2024
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