Community guide to overheating

This resource is part of a collection called Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action.

What communities can do to address the urban heat island effect, prevent overheating and make homes cooler

Britain’s summers are getting hotter due to climate change. Yet, a lack of clear government action on overheating means communities are increasingly working together to address the issue themselves. This guide shows how communities can come together to transform existing and new places to make them more resilient to future heat waves.

More guides in this series:

Community guide to retrofit

Community guide to flood risk