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A plan dubbed ‘Shade Phoenix’ pledges to plant 27,000 trees and build 550 shade structure in Phoenix in the next five years to tackle the growing problem of extreme heat.
In a piece for Environment and Energy Leader, Kaleigh Harrison explains that the initiative is part of the city’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, the first such department in the nation. “The Shade Phoenix Plan includes 36 action items and 11 strategic priorities aimed at reducing heat vulnerability. These initiatives incorporate cooling strategies like cool corridors and heat-reducing materials.”
The plan also emphasizes equity, noting that resources should be fairly distributed among the city’s neighborhoods and address the needs of communities most vulnerable to extreme heat. “City officials stress that shade infrastructure is essential public health infrastructure, not just an aesthetic upgrade. Extensive community outreach shaped the plan, ensuring it addresses diverse.”
FULL STORY: Phoenix Launches Shade Plan to Tackle Urban Heat Crisis

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