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Urban greenspaces play an important role in mitigating the heat island effect and improving air quality by absorbing particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere. The purpose of this study is to review previous studies and examine the effects of greenspaces on alleviating heat waves and particulate matter. Research on urban greenspaces and heat waves began in the late 1990s and gained momentum from the early 2000s. In the 2010s, as the severity of climate change and the urban heat island effect intensified, research related to greenspaces and heat waves became more widespread. Since the 2000s, quantitative research on the air purification effects of greenspaces related to particulate matter has been ongoing. Since the 2010s, research has been conducted on creating green infrastructure through approaches related to PM10 and PM2.5, including greenspace planning, forest creation, and tree planting techniques. The review of existing studies confirms that greenspaces play a central role in strengthening urban resilience to climate change and effectively mitigating issues related to heat waves and particulate matter. In other words, it suggests that the preservation and expansion of greenspaces are essential in urban planning. These results can serve as foundational data for policy proposals aimed at sustainable urban development and are expected to contribute to the creation of a sustainable urban environment.