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How Phoenix’s ‘Invisible’ Parking Lots Are Making Its Heat Problems Worse
How did parking lots swallow one of America's hottest cities — and make it even hotter?
May 25, 2026
Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are — And How To Cool Them Down
A cutting-edge tool is helping city leaders identify where they most badly need street trees, bus shelters, and more.
April 14, 2026
How Far Should Cities Go to Keep Walkers Cool?
As cities get hotter, is it time to revisit the controversial concept of the air-conditioned "pedway" — even if it means leaving the streets to drivers and costs as much as adding a lane?
July 29, 2024
This Heat Wave is a Car Dependency Problem
Our quickly warming planet has a unique impact on people who don't or can't drive — and we need policy action to protect their health.
July 17, 2024
Which Cities Have The Fewest Drinking Fountains — And What It Means For Walking and Biking
As climate change causes temperatures to climb, should cities be doing more to help people who walk and bike stay cool and hydrated?
The post Which Cities Have The Fewest Drinking Fountains — And What It Means For Walking and Biking appeared first on Streetsblog USA.
July 26, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: The ‘Urban Jungle’
Let's talk about nature in the city.
The post Talking Headways Podcast: The ‘Urban Jungle’ appeared first on Streetsblog USA.
June 22, 2023
