Smart Surfaces, Smart Cities: Reducing Heat and Promoting Equity in Urban Areas
September 2021
By: Columbia Law School
https://climate.law.columbia.edu/content/smart-surfaces-smart-cities-reducing-heat-and-promoting-equity-urban-areas
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This briefing paper discusses the legal barriers that local governments encounter when establishing policies for expanding smart surfaces to reduce urban heat. It explores barriers related to green roofs, pavement solutions, and public procurement.