As featured by Daily News:
Los Angeles officials on Monday, Oct. 4, announced a second phase of the “Cool Streets L.A.” program aimed at lowering the temperatures in L.A.’s warmest neighborhoods by planting trees and adding cool pavement.
The new phase, called “Cool Neighborhoods,” will add 60 miles of cool pavement and nearly 2,000 trees to Pico Union, Westlake South, North Hollywood, Canoga Park, Sylmar, Vermont Square, South Central and Boyle Heights.
“The skyrocketing temperatures on our streets is an equity issue that puts local communities on the front line of the climate crisis,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti.
“Our hottest and most vulnerable neighborhoods are our top priority when it comes to climate action, and this program is about taking action in ways that will make a direct impact on people’s daily lives.”
Garcetti announced the new program alongside Councilmen Bob Blumenfield and Paul Krekorian on Monday morning in North Hollywood, which received 13.4 lane miles of cool pavement — the largest single application in Los Angeles’ history.
The cool pavement reduces ambient temperatures by reflecting more sunlight and absorbing less heat.
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