Cities are vulnerable to excessive heat associated with climate change due to their high population density, infrastructure and built-up areas. Appropriate measures to mitigate urban heat need to consider the 'vibe' of the city as well as its urban functions, urban form and urban fabric. In the same framework, households with lower incomes are more exposed to heat, mainly due to the moderate or poor quality and age of the buildings, the higher density of heat sources in their vicinity. It is therefore necessary to prioritise the application of urban heat mitigation plans in these areas as well as to involve local communities in the urban heat mitigation process to raise awareness of climate change and to encourage local initiatives to increase equitable resilience. The paper examines the interlinkages between urban heat on the one hand and urban form, urban fabric and urban functions on the other, to define the measures need to mitigate urban heat. Examples of such measures will be presented and discussed accordingly.