Heat is becoming a design problem
Urban heat is shaped by more than the weather. Building materials, street width, tree cover and access to water all influence how a neighborhood feels during prolonged hot periods.
Designing for ordinary days
The most useful interventions are often unglamorous: shaded bus stops, cooler walking routes, drinking water, tree maintenance and buildings that can be ventilated safely.
For local governments, the practical question is how to make resilience part of routine street upgrades rather than a separate emergency project.
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