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shade guidelines
Coverage of shade guidelines in the Nexus archive.
- Study works to establish guidelines for Denver neighborhoods lacking shade as triple-digit heat approaches
A study led by CU Boulder's Sara Tabatabaie examines why some Denver neighborhoods lack shade, linking it to historical disinvestment and redlining. The research aims to establish guidelines for shaded spaces in areas experiencing higher temperatures, with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Denver city initiatives working to address the issue.