Beat the Heat: Cincinnati's Green Plan and Cooling Stations Fight Extreme Summers

Cincinnati is experiencing more extreme heat due to global warming and local factors like its river valley geography and dense built environment; nights are warming faster and air quality can worsen as heat-trapping air lingers. The city is piloting Stay Cool Cincy with misting stations and cool spots, while long-term efforts under the Green Cincinnati Plan aim to add trees and green space in heat-burdened neighborhoods to reduce temperatures and protect vulnerable residents.