Phoenix is striving to tackle its extreme heat by testing cool pavement with the help of Arizona State University. The city applied a gray coating designed to reflect heat, but the results have been mixed. While it cools the ground, it may increase heat for pedestrians.With $15 million already invested, the initiative faces challenges like texture and thickness issues, and the Streets Department has paused further application to seek better solutions. Vice Mayor Deborah Stark and residents share their views on the program’s effectiveness and future.
