'Cool Routes' finds cooler walking paths with hourly forecasts and street-level shade data

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6. It's possible to make "cool routes" using native plants.

Phoenix needs to pay attention to this group:

Tucson is the third fastest warming city in the U.S., but we can reduce urban temperatures by over 10˚ F degrees in the shade of native vegetation.

By planting the rain and multi-use native vegetation, hot and exposed public rights-of-ways can become cool and shaded, food-producing public forests that shelter and enhance public walkways and streets...

https://dunbarspringneighborhoodforesters.org/

This is something everyone living in hot dry places should consider.