Lyon Metropolis. "We weren't this lucky when we were young...": Playgrounds are being transformed in the face of heat waves
With the increase in heatwaves in recent years, many communities are turning to water play areas or aquatic playgrounds. Less expensive than swimming pools for increasingly tight budgets and very useful in the event of increasingly frequent extreme heat and heatwaves, these solutions could become more common in the future in cities like Lyon.
Gulli saves lives, as Florence Foresti says. But since we need to limit children's screen time, today you want to take them for a walk in the city. It's best if they have play areas, which isn't always the case. And in case of extreme heat, it's impossible to come and play in the blazing sun...
Fortunately, some playgrounds are increasingly designed to be used even in extreme heat. And local authorities are seriously addressing the issue of global warming.
Splashpad in VénissieuxA year ago, Vénissieux town hall inaugurated a Splashpad, a summertime delight for children. Located across from the Max-Borel school, this water park with jets...
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