# Improving liveability and well-being in urban environments

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**Created:** [November 12, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/improving-liveability-and-well-being-in-urban-environments/1786 "2024-11-12T09:44:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/improving-liveability-and-well-being-in-urban-environments/1786/1 "2024-11-12T09:44:02Z")

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Urban environments face several environmental challenges — from rising temperatures and limited airflow to poor air quality — that directly impact public health and outdoor comfort.

How can microclimate simulation help address these issues?

🟢 Extreme heat: Urban heat intensifies health risks in cities. Microclimate modeling helps identify hotspots and guides the use of natural cooling methods like green spaces and shading.

🟢 Air quality: High pollution levels can impair respiratory health. Simulating pollutant dispersion supports the strategic placement of vegetation to filter air and improve airflow.

🟢 Thermal comfort & wind safety: Modeling comfort levels and wind flow creates safer, more usable urban spaces.

ENVI-met from One Click LCA equips urban planners with detailed insights to design healthier, climate-responsive cities. [Learn more about ENVI-met’s role in improving urban livability](https://oneclicklca.com/en/resources/articles/improving-liveability-and-well-being-in-urban-environments-with-envi-met).