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<br /> are often sites of dangerous heat exposure for vulnerable populations.
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<br /> ADA compliance.Shelters and shade structures will be included in
<br /> renovations to these sites where possible.The Town of Chapel Hill asks
<br /> conditional zoning applicants to develop a Climate Action Plan for their ♦` '
<br /> projects,including heat mitigation strategies like tree canopy,light-
<br /> colored materials and surfaces,and shade structures.
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<br /> plant 10,000 trees in 10 years,which would significantly expand access
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<br /> to shade throughout the County.Trees and native plants provide shade,
<br /> keep temperatures cooler in spaces where there are hard surfaces,and
<br /> provide a habitat for pollinators,birds and mammals.
<br /> Community Partners:
<br /> Orange County SportsPlex,Chapel Hill Transit,Orange County V
<br /> Cooperative Extension,Master Gardeners,Trees for the Triangle,New
<br /> Hope Bird Alliance,Department on Aging,Efland Cheeks and other Orange County will assess County and local governments'portfolio
<br /> Community Centers of buildings to identify existing cool and green roofs.Counties and
<br /> local governments will develop and adopt a Green Building Policy for
<br /> Action 17: Cool Pavements Implementation Government Buildings that includes a requirement to consider green
<br /> Pilot cool pavement implementation in Orange County. and cool roofs.
<br /> In August of 2024,the Town of Carrboro piloted a road resurfacing and Action 19:Assistance with Cooling Expenses and
<br /> rejuvenation program.Specialized coatings were applied to roadways to Home Weatherization
<br /> help them reflect heat,rather than absorb it,keeping the roadway and
<br /> surrounding area relatively cooler.These coatings reduce urban heat Work with state and local partners to help low-income
<br /> island effects and they extend the service life of roads. residents with cooling expenses and home weatherization.
<br /> Carrboro and other governments in Orange County will be conducting Access to air-conditioned spaces,particularly homes,is important for
<br /> further assessments to evaluate the success of the pilot program,as staying cool when it is hot outside.By implementing this action,we aim
<br /> well as identify roads and road segments which may be appropriate for to increase residents'access to cool spaces,which increases the overall
<br /> cool pavements implementation.Carrboro will utilize North Carolina resilience of the community to periods of hot temperatures.
<br /> Department of Transportation(NC DOT)Powell Bill Funding to install The County will seek to expand opportunities for efficiency and cooling
<br /> additional cool pavement in 2027. upgrades.Orange County and municipal government partners will
<br /> work to identify resources to expand outreach and funding for housing
<br /> Action 18: Public Green Roofs and Cool Roofs retrofits to serve low-income and health-vulnerable homeowners and
<br /> Install green roofs and cool roofs on public buildings. renters.These programs include LIHEAP,Weatherization Assistance
<br /> Program,and Energy Saver North Carolina rebates.Furthermore,the
<br /> Cool roofs consist of lighter color rooftop materials,which are individual jurisdictions of Orange County will work to development
<br /> comparable in cost to existing building materials and can keep buildings regulations and incentives to encourage cool and sustainable
<br /> cool by reflecting heat instead of absorbing it.Buildings'cool roofs development.
<br /> can reduce energy consumption,increase the longevity of the roof by
<br /> decreasing roof temperature,and keep buildings cooler. To reduce cooling expenses for all residents,the County will collaborate
<br /> with Central Pines Regional Council and regional partner municipalities
<br /> Green roofs are rooftop gardens,and their temperatures can be 30-400 to implement the Electrify the Triangle Program,which will provide
<br /> Flower than those of conventional roofs and can reduce area ambient certified energy navigators to help residents take advantage of the
<br /> temperatures by up to 5°F.In addition to immediate shade and interior many energy efficiency,electrification,solar,and EV charging incentive
<br /> cooling effects,green roofs contribute to stormwater management, programs available and locate qualified contractors,cooling homes and
<br /> reduced energy consumption,reduction of heat in urban heat islands, reducing energy costs for Orange County residents.
<br /> and increased roof longevity.
<br /> Community Partners:
<br /> The Drakeford Library Complex,recently constructed in Carrboro,has Central Pines Regional Council,Electrify the Triangle,NC Dept.Of
<br /> two green roofs and a cool roof. Environmental Quality State Energy Office,Duke Energy,Piedmont
<br /> Electric,EBERP,DSS,Energy Savers NC
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