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Action: R2.6e | Sustainability Dashboard
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R2.6e
Increase shade and natural infrastructure in public space.
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What's left to do?
Due date
2029
Establish requirements for shade in new construction or upgrades made to City facilities.
Due date
2029
Explore other opportunities to reduce heat in public outdoor spaces.
What are we doing?
Due date
2027
Increase shading of public and recreation spaces, such as parks, playgrounds, and public gathering spaces using trees or shade structures.
Due date
2027
Use shade structures or trees to create areas of refuge for cooling.
Related actions
GP2.1
Started (Work is proceeding but behind planned timeframe)
Upgrade and restore parks for enhanced green infrastructure
GP3.4
Started (Work is proceeding)
Implement the Urban Forest Management Plan
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Heat & Wildfire Smoke
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Parks
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Facilities Management
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Information updated 06/24/2026
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