Rome cooling square amid heat
Rome invested millions of dollars to redesign a square near the Vatican with the aim of improving ventilation and alleviating the summer heat through the addition of trees, water mist stations, and fountains. After one year, the condition of the trees deteriorated, the water system failed, and the benches became extremely hot due to severe heatwaves that caused plant die-offs, with temperatures reaching around 37°C. The experience demonstrates that urban cooling projects face significant challenges in enduring harsh heatwaves, highlighting the difficulties associated with designing public spaces that are resilient to a changing climate.
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