Otto_Von_Bisquick t1_irwa6ns wrote on October 11, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Actual TLDR; presence of tree cover is another corollary to redlining.

Tree cover reduces extreme heat impact, improves air quality, and provides aesthetic value.

Measures to undo the historical damage of redlining should be cognizant of this effect.

jabbadarth t1_irwbm9k wrote on October 11, 2022 at 3:06 PM

I recently watched a short piece on tree cover in Phoenix. They showed the south which is much more industrial however still with residential where there are no trees and no greenspcaping at all being 10-15degrees hotter than the north where neighborhoods have grass lined sidewalks and trees dotted everywhere.

Literally 10 miles apart and the temperature changes double digit degrees on the same day just because of trees.