Well, there is. It’s called cool pavements. Using simple science, when black asphalt pavement is coated with a special material, sunlight will bounce back into space, and disperse heat along with it.
An effort is underway to bring cool pavements to Pacoima.
Global Cool Cities Alliance, Climate Resolve and GAF, North America’s Largest Roofing and Waterproofing Manufacturer, are partnering with Pacoima Beautiful, Urban Semillas, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, StreetsLA, LA Department of Recreation & Parks, and the Los Angeles Unified School District to launch the GAF Cool Community Project-Pacoima.