Artist-Designed Shade Structures in Phoenix, Arizona
The city of Phoenix, Arizona, the hottest city in the US, is combating rising temperatures with a local initiative.
As part of this initiative, the city launched ¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade, a temporary installation of nine artist-designed shades in public spaces.
One of the commissioned shades, Cool down a notch: Reflections on Sunnyslope by Jessica Arias, features tent-like shades made with UV-resistant canvas and heat-reducing paints, resulting in a striking 48°F difference at one point.
Communities across the world are facing the troubling fact that their infrastructure was built for a climate that no longer exists.
- The installation aims to offer respite from the heat, particularly for vulnerable residents, including the community of unhoused individuals.
- The shades will be on display in public spaces across Phoenix until 31 October.
Author's summary: Phoenix, Arizona, is using art to combat heat.
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