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Urban planning (to provide cooling effect)
Creation of open spaces or infrastructures, such as green areas, green roofs, etc. will provide a cooling effect against heatwaves.
Data source Author Country Climate risks considered Methodological approach
Green roofs copenhagen. Copenhagen together. Baykal, A. 2010. Denmark Flooding, Heatwave

Cost Assessment of different green roof projects in Copenhagen
Public versus Private Incentives to Invest in Green Roofs: A Cost Benefit Analysis for Flanders Claus et al. 2010 Belgium Flooding, Heatwave

Cost-Benefit Analysis, Costs and benefits associated with an investment project in Groot-Bijgaarden (Belgium) where a real estate investor considers the construction of an extensive green roof on an office building  are estimated.  
The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation Foster et al. 2011. Canada, USA Flooding, Heatwave

Cost-Benefit Analysis and benefit assessment for green roofs in Toronto and Portlandm, including benefits on  stormwater management, air quality, energy savings and urban heat island effect.