Good Ideas for Cities: Combating Extreme Heat

Midthun, Q. Good Ideas for Cities: Combating Extreme Heat. Mayors Innovation Project.

The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and cities across the country are feeling the heat. Hot days are becoming hotter and more frequent. Yet, cities are working to combat heat in innovative ways. From Phoenix’s cool pavement to Cleveland’s Community Forestry Corps Program, this article highlights how cities are taking action to beat the heat and create cooler, safer, more sustainable cities.

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