Extreme heat is one of the most pressing climate hazards that urban areas face. Elevated temperatures threaten public health, the environment, and urban infrastructure. One mitigation strategy that has gained increasing popularity across cities is the usage of cool pavement. The City of San Antonio, Texas, as part of its broader climate action and adaptation plan, conducted a cool pavement pilot program in 2023 in collaboration with the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Ryun Jung Lee, Allison Pineda, Emma Jones, Tabytha Clearwater, Sam Rueda, Tyler Pursch, Jasmine Renteria, and Matt Kenney