Shade Archives

Map: These Phoenix neighborhoods need shade trees the most

Phoenix Neighborhoods Cry Out for Shade: The Areas Most in Need of Trees

Last week, city officials in Phoenix announced the approval of a significant $60 million shade plan aimed at combating urban heat. This initiative includes the ambitious...

Arts & Entertainment4 months ago

Shade Takes Center Stage in Innovative Public Art Projects

Artists AZ(Land) were selected to create an artistic shade-focused installation at Steele Indian School Park (photo courtesy of City of Phoenix Arts & Culture Department). The...

Community4 months ago

Innovative Program Unveils Cutting-Edge Shade Solutions

Renderings of two of the proposed structures demonstrate how shade will be introduced at 25 of Phoenix’s busiest and most exposed intersections (photo courtesy of the...

Arizona farmers turn to solar panels to shade crops, save water and generate power

arizona6 months ago

Arizona Farmers Harness Solar Energy to Shade Crops, Conserve Water, and Boost Power Production

WASHINGTON – Last summer, Phoenix experienced an unprecedented heatwave with 31 consecutive days where temperatures exceeded 110 degrees, highlighting the urgent need for innovative agricultural solutions...