Washington City Paper
Summary
Perhaps no one in the District feels the impact of industrial heat more than residents in Ivy City, in Ward 5 south of Brookland, right next to Gallaudet University. A railroad coach yard takes up much of the neighborhood. There are warehouses, industrial activities, and few parks. Over the past decade, the area has also experienced rapid development. Private real estate firm Douglas Development started to buy warehouses and convert them into apartments and retail shops roughly a decade ago. These changes have added more buildings to the area, but little green space.
Some developers meet the quota for green spaces by creating rooftop gardens on the apartment complexes. While rooftop gardens cool down cities, they are only accessible to those who can afford to live in those units and don’t benefit the greater community. Trees and green spaces are not just for the overall cooling of cities. These places are also meant to aid residents and provide temporary relief during excruciating hot summer days.
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