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Heat-island mapping, trees and private development emerge as tools to make Kenmore parks and streets cooler
Summary
Consultants showed 2019 heat-index maps and discussed trees, green roofs and private development contributions to cooling and open-space availability; residents cited a recent PulteGroup development as an example of a private amenity used by the public.
Kenmore planners and consultants on July 22 raised urban heat islands and green infrastructure alongside questions about private developments providing public open space and how impact fees or development standards might capture those contributions.
Tom Beckwith presented a heat-index map from the Trust for Public Land showing hotter 'islands' near commercial strips and paved areas; he said trees and green roofs are among the primary…
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