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How artist-designed shade structures are protecting vulnerable residents in US’s hottest city

The commissioned shades are part of a local initiative to combat rising temperatures in Phoenix, Arizona

Annabel Keenan
27 October 2025
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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

Photo: Aaron Rothman