GAF Aims to Curb Urban Heat with Cool Community Project
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — GAF today announced the launch of the GAF Cool Community Project, an initiative designed to assess and help mitigate the impact of urban heat on a community. GAF has partnered with Climate Resolve, the Global Cool Cities Alliance, local community organizations, and municipal government partners to conduct a multi-phased research project to understand the impacts of urban heat and cooling solutions have on the livability of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacoima.
“Extreme heat can have incredibly negative impacts on a community’s quality of life and this research is an important first step to learn how we can help curb urban heat in not only Pacoima but also communities across the country,” said Ashish Kulkarni, chief innovation officer at GAF. “At GAF, we believe resilience is the foundation of thriving, sustainable communities, and as leaders in the industry we will continue to invest in opportunities to drive change through innovation and make a positive social impact.”