Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
City unveils "Richmond Cool Kit" guide to reduce urban heat and protect residents
Summary
City sustainability staff released a 25-strategy urban-heat mitigation guide that recommends greening, blue infrastructure, shade, smart surfaces and depaving; staff said the Cool Kit complements the city's Sustainable Design Standards and will be used in staff workshops and project design reviews.
Daniel Klein, sustainability coordinator, presented the Richmond Cool Kit, a 25-strategy urban-heat mitigation guide the Office of Sustainability developed to help city staff, institutions and residents reduce heat risks.
Klein said the guide organizes strategies into four categories: urban greening (street trees, urban forestry, green infrastructure), blue space (splash pads, fountains),…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
