Edward Rendon Park, Austin. Photo by Cesar Garza / Flickr

Federal park funding reaches underserved communities — but more can be done

Research from UCLA and The Wilderness Society finds that with a few key improvements, federal park funds can bring outdoor recreation to more communities
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Urban Heat and Cool Design Facts

Collaborators celebrate the unveiling of a new bus shelter in Oasis, California

New shade shelter prototype aims to keep transit riders cool

Community-driven research strives to prevent heat-related illnesses
Los Angeles skyline in pink

Heat waves aren’t going anywhere. Here’s how we can prepare.

UCLA’s V. Kelly Turner takes a multi-pronged approach that emphasizes equitable solutions to this dangerous problem

Housing and Urban Heat: Assessing Risk Disparities

An air conditioning unit outside of an apartment window, covered in flowers

Protecting Californians With Heat-Resilient Homes

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy
Child wiping forehead, hot in the sun

Protecting Californians From Deadly Heat

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Most major U.S. cities are underprepared for rising temperatures

A UCLA-led analysis highlights gaps in municipal planning for often-deadly rising temperatures

How Are Cities Planning for Heat? Analysis of United States Municipal Plans