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De Guzman on Expanding Shade to Protect Angelenos From Extreme Heat

Temporary shade structures can complement tree planting and help Los Angeles prepare for a hotter future.
A man heads toward shade at the Hoover Recreation Center, where the playground is draped with a shade canopy.
A bicyclist makes his way through the Hoover Recreation Center in Los Angeles, where the playground is draped with canopies for shade, Oct. 7, 2026. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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