HIE has resulted to a large extent from the failure to take into account comprehensive environmental considerations during urban design and planning phases. Measures for improvements must not only include building redesign and modification, but will also require a review of urban planning laws.
由於熱島效應的產生主要為都市設計規劃時未有周詳的環境考量，改善對策不僅包括街區建築的改造，也需要從都市規劃的法令層面加以檢討。