[Barnaby]

Right to be cool? Edmontonians call for mandatory air conditioning, cooling measures | Globalnews.ca

'It makes perfect sense that we treat access to cooling as a fundamental human right, the same way we think of access to warmth in winter as a fundamental human right.'

globalnews.ca

Just plant more trees. It turns out that +30 degrees isn't that hot in the shade around vegetation.

 

[_urbanite]

Just plant more trees. It turns out that +30 degrees isn't that hot in the shade around vegetation.

I'm fortunate enough to live in an area (Highlands) with mature trees covering every street. It definitely makes a big difference on a week like the one we've had.

 

[Gronk!]

That`s fine for residential neighborhoods with lots of mature trees such as yours, but what about areas such as downtown, Wihkwentowin, 124 St, Old Strathcona, Strathearn, Ritchie, etc? Moreover, trees may not make a difference when there are landlords and condo building managers who don't allow air conditioners in suites.

 

[TAS]

Wîhkwêntôwin​

Top 3 neighbourhoods in Canada for livability, baby!

Edmonton's Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood, formerly Oliver, high on national livability list

The central Edmonton area is one of the top three most "livable" neighbourhoods in Canada, the others being in Calgary and Winnipeg.

edmontonjournal.com

 

[Gronk!]

How much is your place worth? Heat map shows Edmonton property value assessments

The City of Edmonton has had hot weather this July, and it also has a heat map just in time for the start of a new property tax season,

edmonton.ctvnews.ca

 

[Kosy123]

Wîhkwêntôwin​

Top 3 neighbourhoods in Canada for livability, baby!

Edmonton's Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood, formerly Oliver, high on national livability list

The central Edmonton area is one of the top three most "livable" neighbourhoods in Canada, the others being in Calgary and Winnipeg.

edmontonjournal.com

For the average rent in Wihkwentowin and what you get, I'm not surprised at this at all. Can't wait for the spillover of this to downtown in some way 5-10 years down the road.