Nowon-gu Operates 107 'Shade Shelters' to Prepare for Heatwave

Installation of Shade Shelters at Major Crosswalks and Traffic Islands with High Pedestrian Traffic to Prepare for Heatwaves... 20 Additional Shade Shelters Planned This Year, Expanding to a Total of 107 Locations

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) will install and operate 'shade shelters' at 107 locations to protect pedestrians' safety and convenience during the summer heatwave.

The shade shelters allow pedestrians to briefly escape the sunlight while waiting for signals and have been installed at major crosswalks and traffic islands with heavy foot traffic.

Until last year, 87 shade shelters were installed, and due to high resident satisfaction, 20 additional fixed parasols will be sequentially installed starting this month, expanding the total to 107 locations.

The shade shelters are foldable with a diameter of 3 to 5 meters, blocking over 90% of ultraviolet rays and made of breathable fabric. They open like umbrellas to block the hot sun and create shade, helping to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.

The district has also subscribed to liability insurance for public facilities to ensure residents' safety from heatwave-related disasters. The 19 community centers regularly inspect the shade shelters and take safety measures such as folding them during strong wind or typhoon warnings.

The shade shelters will operate until the end of the hot season, after which they will be folded and stored with protective covers featuring fresh designs and warm messages.

In winter, the shelters transform into Christmas trees, enhancing the city's aesthetics and providing visual enjoyment to residents, offering pedestrians small but significant happiness.

Last December, the shade shelters were first converted into Christmas trees with messages like "We are happy because of you" and "Walk only on our flower path," delivering hope to residents.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, "We will continue to implement community-centered administration to ensure residents can spend a cool and safe summer from the heatwave. We will also thoroughly manage and operate the shade shelters at crosswalks to serve as safe resting places for residents."

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