Action 7.6 project design Consider Thermal Comfort and the Urban Heat Island effect in development

• Encourage and implement more natural surface low impact development treatments instead of hard surfaces;

• Enhance landscaping and tree coverage in new public space and public right-of-way development;

• Continue to consider thermal comfort in park design and incorporate shade sails, tree planting, shade structures, splash pads etc.

• Use cooler and lighter hard surfaces in parks and public spaces;

• Include requirements for Urban Heat Island and Thermal Comfort considerations in Requests for Proposals for road class environmental assessments

Action 7.7 Enhance protections from heat and UV rays at sport fields and outdoor pools

• Increase shade options for all users and spectators at sports fields as well as outdoor pools by using trees, shade structures, shade sails etc.;

• Explore a field closure policy during extreme heat events;

• Explore rearranging outdoor swimming schedules to avoid peak heat times of day;

• Investigate installing stadium lighting for sports fields so usage can shift to cooler parts of the day;

• Increase education with recreation user groups about the risks of extreme heat

Action 7.8 Provide UV Protection in public spaces and at public events

• Locate public transportation bus stops where shade is available;

• Consider installation of sunscreen dispensers in washroom facilities in public spaces and public pools, Sandpoint beach and the Marina;

• Promote cooling options for festival organizers such as temporary shade sails, misting stations, the Hydration Station etc.;

• Provide and promote education about the risks of extreme heat

Action 7.9 Enhance communication and education around the impacts of extreme heat on human health

• Increase community understanding of heat illness signs and symptoms and associated health risks;

• Collaborate with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to communicate heat warnings via email, website, social media, text, app etc.;

• Collaborate with partners to produce and implement a targeted heat education program for vulnerable populations including migrant workers, international students and new Canadians