7.6

Consider Thermal Comfort and the Urban Heat Island effect in development project design - 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.

Lead: Planning; Parks; Transportation Planning; Engineering; Corporate Projects. Supporting Role: Purchasing.

Environmental Master

Plan, Parks Master

Plan, Landscape

Manual

Medium-Term

$$$

Medium

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.

Lead: Parks; Recreation.

Parks Master Plan,

Environmental Master

Plan

Medium-Term

$$$-$$$$

Medium

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.

Lead: Recreation; Transit Windsor. Supporting Role: Parks; Operations; WEC Health Unit.

Short-Term

$

Low