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• Solar-heated pavements enhance urban resilience and sustainability. • Systems use smart technologies and renewable energy. • Case studies show effectiveness across diverse climates. • Recommendations for advancing solar-heated pavement technologies. This research examines the integration and optimization of solar-heated pavement systems in urban environments, emphasizing their potential to enhance urban resilience and sustainability. Utilizing advanced materials and smart technologies, these pavements maintain safe, ice-free surfaces during winter, reducing reliance on traditional snow removal methods and their environmental impacts. The methodology focuses on a combination of experimental setups and computational simulations to analyze the design features, material advancements, and strategic integration of these systems. Quantitative findings from case studies across diverse climates demonstrate a significant reduction in energy consumption by up to 40% and maintenance costs by 60%, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits. The manuscript advocates broader implementation and recommends further research to optimize system efficiency and applicability in urban planning initiatives.
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