Slovenian Cities Designed for Cars, Not People, Worsen Heatwave Impacts

Slovenian cities are failing their residents by prioritizing cars over people, a design flaw that intensifies the impact of increasingly severe heatwaves. The urban environment paradoxically contributes significantly to climate change while simultaneously bearing the brunt of its consequences, such as overheated streets and homes.

Professors from the Ljubljana Faculty of Architecture, Martina Zbašnik Senegačnik and Alenka Fikfak, highlight this critical issue. They are collaborating with experts from various fields on a two-year project to investigate the effects of urban overheating. Their goal is to establish new foundations for more effective spatial planning.

As part of their research, they have compiled a professional collection titled "Urban Environment Resilience to Heat." This publication delves into diverse aspects of the problem, aiming to provide actionable insights for creating more livable and adaptable urban spaces in the face of a warming climate.