Los Angeles, CA neighborhood mitigates heat with new "cool" pavement
Pacoima, CA, a neighborhood located Los Angeles, CA, is undertaking a pavement project aimed at combating extreme heat. The project involves installing "cool pavement," which reflects sunlight and reduces the absorption of heat, thereby lowering surface temperatures. By implementing this innovative approach, the city aims to create more comfortable and heat-resilient streets for its residents.
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Data showed the cool pavement contributed to surface temperature reductions of up to 10 degrees, and a decrease in ambient air temperatures by about 3.5 degrees during extreme heat events like the heatwave that hit the neighborhood in September 2022.
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