Environmental
Arizona's 'urban heat island' effect is primarily a concern for real estate development because:
AIt is a fair housing issue
BIt increases cooling energy demands and affects climate-related risks and resilience, increasingly factored into building codes and green building standards✓ Correct
CIt creates environmental contamination requiring ADEQ oversight
DIt reduces property values in urban areas uniformly
Explanation
Urban heat islands—where urban areas are significantly warmer than rural surroundings due to paved surfaces, buildings, and reduced vegetation—increase cooling energy demands, affect human health, and are increasingly addressed through zoning, building codes, and sustainability requirements in Arizona.
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