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Cool Streets
Autumn 2021- Next Phase Urban Cooling Projects - scheduled to be implemented between September 2021 - June 2022:
The neighborhoods were selected based on a combination of exposure to high heat and low tree canopy. The Cal Enviroscreen maps were used to further prioritize neighborhoods that are most affected by pollution, and where people are often especially vulnerable to environmental stressors.
How are streets chosen?
Neighborhoods were chosen using data regarding urban heat, tree canopy, and socioeconomic indicators, using three mapping tools: the Trust for Public Land Climate Smart Cities Tool, the Google Tree Canopy Tool, and the Tree Equity Tool. Once the eight neighborhoods for the Next Phase Urban Cooling were selected, individual streets were inspected to identify a cluster of streets that meet the technical criteria for cool pavement coating and tree planting.
What strategies are used to reduce Heat Island Effective
How is this project being funded?
The cool pavement component will cost approx $4M, funded by $2M in FY 20-21 urban cooling funding and $2M in FY 21-22 urban cooling funding. The tree planting will be funded separately; the total cost of planting, watering, and concrete cuts is approximately $4M.
Areas projected:
North Hollywood
Sylmar
Canoga Park
Pico Union
Westlake
South Central
Tree species to be planted
Possible available tree species, each location will be evaluated for best tree selection. Below is a list of approved tree species by the City of Los Angeles:
For more information on tree canopy in Los Angeles please visit Treekeeper8 .
Treekeeper 8 is the tree database that can be shared with public.