Quartz·5 min read·medium
8 heat waves in history that changed how cities are built
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Historical heat waves have served as catalysts for significant urban planning reforms, forcing cities to update building codes and infrastructure to handle extreme temperatures. These events have led to the implementation of cooling centers and new architectural standards to mitigate the impact of climate change.
These heat waves that changed cities forced governments worldwide to rewrite building codes, add cooling centers and rethink how streets and homes handle extreme heat
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