Chicago Heatwave
A group of kids uses a fire hydrant to cool down in the heat and humidity of Chicago, July 14, 1995. Temperatures neared 100 degrees for the second straight day and the city water department reported a drop in water pressure in several neighborhoods because of open hydrants. Charles Bennett / AP Photo
Chicago Heatwave
A group of kids uses a fire hydrant to cool down in the heat and humidity of Chicago, July 14, 1995. Temperatures neared 100 degrees for the second straight day and the city water department reported a drop in water pressure in several neighborhoods because of open hydrants. Charles Bennett / AP Photo

Heat is the deadliest weather phenomenon in an average year according to the National Weather Service – and climate change leads to more extremely hot days. Given disparities between neighborhoods when it comes to parks and industry, how well is Chicago set up to ensure residents are safe in hotter neighborhoods?

Reset hears how zoning and land use decisions lead to heat disparities and what can be done to create climate adaptations on the neighborhood level.

GUEST: Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter

Chicago Heatwave
A group of kids uses a fire hydrant to cool down in the heat and humidity of Chicago, July 14, 1995. Temperatures neared 100 degrees for the second straight day and the city water department reported a drop in water pressure in several neighborhoods because of open hydrants. Charles Bennett / AP Photo
Chicago Heatwave
A group of kids uses a fire hydrant to cool down in the heat and humidity of Chicago, July 14, 1995. Temperatures neared 100 degrees for the second straight day and the city water department reported a drop in water pressure in several neighborhoods because of open hydrants. Charles Bennett / AP Photo

Heat is the deadliest weather phenomenon in an average year according to the National Weather Service – and climate change leads to more extremely hot days. Given disparities between neighborhoods when it comes to parks and industry, how well is Chicago set up to ensure residents are safe in hotter neighborhoods?

Reset hears how zoning and land use decisions lead to heat disparities and what can be done to create climate adaptations on the neighborhood level.

GUEST: Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter