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Heat Islands

Cool Fixes for Hot Cities Part 2: Los Angeles

This page includes a recording, presentation slides, and transcript from EPA’s September 12, 2018 webcast, "Cool Fixes for Hot Cities Part 2: Los Angeles."

Part 2 of the Cool Fixes for Hot Cities webcast series covered Los Angeles' cool streets pilot project and other heat island reduction measures. The innovative pilot is in progress on 15 blocks throughout the city and is already generating benefits and lessons learned. Learn more about the pilot, the benefits of cool pavements, and Los Angeles' plans to reduce temperatures citywide in this 90 minute webcast.

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