Evidence Synthesis for Shade Design and Decision Making in Urban Built Environments
Shade provides thermal comfort, reduces urban heat islands, prevents heat-related illness and death, and, when provided by tree canopy, extends co-benefits to the environment. Despite its importance, many outdoor public spaces lack adequate or even any shade, and it is inequitably distributed. The scarcity of shade is exacerbated by the design and implementation challenges of… Continue reading Evidence Synthesis for Shade Design and Decision Making in Urban Built Environments