News | Secret Los Angeles | August 2025

Goodbye Extreme Heat: Here’s How L.A. Plans To Cool Down The City Ahead Of The 2028 Olympics

Under a streetlight, next to a building, at the entrance of a store, or even shielding ourselves with our own bags, finding shade in L.A.’s concrete jungle is a real challenge. It becomes even more of a problem during heat waves that can seriously affect our health.

With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, L.A. Times reports that the city is preparing to welcome millions of fans and thousands of athletes who will be navigating the city under the blazing sun. To tackle the problem of high temperatures, ShadeLA was created.