Cooling Pavements Test in Ivy City | Washington DC News

Ivy City in Northeast DC is tackling extreme summer heat with a bold new experiment: cooling pavements. As temperatures soar past 115°F in this urban heat island, researchers from American University and the District Department of Transportation are installing special heat-reflecting surfaces in five locations. Using a high-tech “Marty Kart” to measure air and surface temperatures, they’re gathering data to see if these pavements can make a real difference. Residents like community organizer Sabrena Rhodes, who highlights the lack of shade and green space, are hopeful but also calling for more trees and vertical gardens for lasting relief. Installation kicks off July 20 — a crucial step toward making city streets cooler and safer during scorching summers. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e111ef3ce0fbaad8