News | CRE Daily | August 2025

Shade Infrastructure Boost in Los Angeles Before 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles expands shade infrastructure with trees and shelters to combat heat ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

• Los Angeles’ ShadeLA initiative aims to raise shade coverage from 21% to meet or surpass the national average of 27% before the 2028 Olympics, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Strategies include planting oak trees, installing 3,000 solar-powered transit shelters, adding shade pavilions, and using UCLA’s Shade Map to target heat-vulnerable “shade deserts.”
• Building codes, grants, and rebates push developers and property owners to include shade features that reduce heat and improve comfort.