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
E)increasing the albedo of streets with lighter surface coating for asphalt

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Using dark covered asphalt exacerbates the urban heat island effect as it absorbs and retains heat. The other options listed are all strategies used to mitigate the effects of the urban heat island.

Which of the Following Is Not a Strategy Used Planners