ABSTRACT
In the last 20 years, major cities in China have undergone rapid urbanisation. Wuhan, with an area of some 8,500km2 and a population of over 10 million, is located inland and west of Shanghai. It is one of the megacities in China and is the country’s high-speed rail hub. In the summer months, Wuhan is hot; the average daytime temperature of the city is around 33°C. The city planners of Wuhan have been postulating the idea of urban air paths for a number of years for the making of their master plan. This study to better identify and quantify the wind path idea was commissioned by the City Planning Bureau of the Wuhan City Government in 2012. The study intended to provide an evidence-based basis for Wuhan’s planners.
