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Good morning, everyone. Today we'll continue our discussion on urban planning. A key challenge is balancing green spaces with housing needs. In a recent study in Melbourne, researchers found that adding small parks, even just 500 square meters, can significantly reduce local temperatures by up to two degrees Celsius. However, they also noted that these green areas must be connected, like a network, to allow wildlife movement. Otherwise, isolated parks have limited ecological benefit. The study suggests that city planners should prioritize creating corridors of greenery rather than just scattered pockets. This approach, while requiring more initial land, ultimately improves air quality and residents' well-being.