Published under a Margalla News house pen name.
Extreme heat is often discussed through giant infrastructure plans. Those matter, but daily comfort is shaped by smaller choices: whether a bus stop has shade, whether a walking route has trees, whether drinking water is available and whether roofs absorb or reflect heat.
These details decide who can comfortably use a city in the afternoon. They matter especially for people who walk, use public transport or work outdoors.
The useful lesson is that climate resilience should be visible in ordinary places. Better shade, cooler materials, ventilation and water access can make streets safer while larger systems are being improved. Good urban design is not only about how a city looks. It is about how the city feels at the hottest hour of the day.