Shade Phoenix (2024) is an update to the City’s Tree and Shade Master Plan from 2010. It focuses on protecting residents from extreme heat by expanding shade on city-owned properties, caring for existing trees and shade structures, strengthening institutional standards, and creating a city-wide movement around shade and heat.
Policy Details:
Locale: Phoenix, Arizona [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 2B: Hot Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Citation:
Shade Phoenix: An Action Plan for Trees and Built Shade. 2024.




