301
obstruction of existing streams, due to the enlargement of the major stream axes
(mostly street canyons) is implemented into to development outline plan for
Stuttgart-West. For the enlargement of the stream axes in the concerned areas, a
maximum building high, an optimal building axes orientation and the reinstatement
of buildings are offered.
10.4 Stuttgart’s Heat Warning System HITWIS
The increase in the number of days exposed to high temperatures and high humidity
will result in heat stress for the population. This can pose a danger, particularly for
the elderly and those in poor health. In the summer of 2003, the extreme conditions
accounted for an estimated 2000 additional deaths. So it is necessary to inform and
to warn respectively. Additionally a customized behaviour must be advised different
target groups.
To improve the more or less existing heat warning system in Stuttgart HITWIS
was constituted a working group “Heat waves/heat stress” including some parts of
Fig. 10.16 Major cold air streams in Stuttgart-West. The yellow shaded areas mark areas with
restriction to buildings to reduce the obstruction of existing streams
10 Pilot Actions in European Cities – Stuttgart
obstruction of existing streams, due to the enlargement of the major stream axes
(mostly street canyons) is implemented into to development outline plan for
Stuttgart-West. For the enlargement of the stream axes in the concerned areas, a
maximum building high, an optimal building axes orientation and the reinstatement
of buildings are offered.
10.4 Stuttgart’s Heat Warning System HITWIS
The increase in the number of days exposed to high temperatures and high humidity
will result in heat stress for the population. This can pose a danger, particularly for
the elderly and those in poor health. In the summer of 2003, the extreme conditions
accounted for an estimated 2000 additional deaths. So it is necessary to inform and
to warn respectively. Additionally a customized behaviour must be advised different
target groups.
To improve the more or less existing heat warning system in Stuttgart HITWIS
was constituted a working group “Heat waves/heat stress” including some parts of
Fig. 10.16 Major cold air streams in Stuttgart-West. The yellow shaded areas mark areas with
restriction to buildings to reduce the obstruction of existing streams
10 Pilot Actions in European Cities – Stuttgart