Which of the following is not a strategy used planners and architects to mitigate against the effects of the urban heat island?
A) planting of urban forests (parks and open spaces)
B) using dark covered asphalt
C) designing rooftop gardens ("green" roofs)
D) using lighter-colored materials on roofs and other surfaces

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Using dark covered asphalt can exacerbate the effects of the urban heat island, not mitigate against it. Therefore, it is not a strategy used by planners and architects to mitigate against the effects of the urban heat island. The other three options - planting of urban forests, designing rooftop gardens ("green" roofs), and using lighter-colored materials on roofs and other surfaces - are commonly used strategies to mitigate the effects of the urban heat island.

Which of the Following Is Not a Strategy Used Planners