The Underground Heat Island: NYC’s Buried Heat Problem & What It Means for Your Landscapes
When people talk about New York City’s heat island, they usually mean the hot roofs, sun-baked sidewalks, and steel-and-glass canyons that hold onto warmth all summer. But there’s another heat island most people never hear about — and it’s beneath our feet. Between the subway system, steam pipes, heated basements, electrical corridors, and underground infrastructure, […]
