Barranquilla plans urban climate shelters to combat extreme heat
The city government announced a network of public spaces with water sources, trees and shaded areas after residents lose 93 hours of sleep per year to extreme heat, nearly double the global average.
By Santiago Mejía · 8wBarranquilla plans to create a network of urban climate shelters featuring water sources, trees and shaded areas to reduce the impact of extreme heat in public spaces, El Tiempo reported on September 6.
Residents of Barranquilla lose an average of 93 hours of sleep per year due to extreme heat, nearly double the global average of 56 hours, according to the same report.
The Barranquilla city government launched a strategy to adapt public spaces through vegetation, shading and hydration to mitigate the impact of high temperatures and urban heat islands, ELHERALDO.CO reported on September 6.
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