Mapping Shade

Hot Observations About Shade in Los Angeles

Eastern Coachella Valley Shade Equity Master Plan

Identifying Where and When People Are Heat-Exposed

National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat

This new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.

Mapping Shade: A New Lens on Heat Equity

This new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus U.S. cities and towns.

Hot Observations About Shade in the United States

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts use their national Shade Map to analyze U.S. shade disparities.

Welcome Jean Claude, our new data scientist and associate project manager

Learn more about our newest team member and his role.

Jean Claude Iradukunda

UCLA Luskin Summit 2025: A Vision for Equitable Recovery After the L.A. Fires

The UCLA Luskin Summit 2025 brought experts together to explore pathways to equitable and resilient rebuilding in the wake of the LA Fires.