As featured by 91.5 KJZZ:
Some Phoenix streets will look different this summer and fall, thanks to a pilot program aimed at countering the urban heat island effect.
The treatment was applied last month in parking areas at Esteban Park at 32nd Street and Roeser Road where Lolly said they documented an 18 degree difference. Portions of local streets in all eight City Council districts will also get the treatment before October. Ongoing data will be collected and the $3.3 million program reviewed after a year.
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