Changwon Special City "Take a Break from the Heat Under Shade Shelters"

Early Operation of Shade Shelters for Heatwave Starting from the 26th

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam will begin early operation of 281 heatshade shelters starting on the 26th to provide pedestrians with a place to rest from strong ultraviolet rays caused by the early heatwave.

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam operates heatshade shelters to provide pedestrians with a space to take a short rest.

Since 2018, the city has installed and operated a total of 281 shade shelters annually at major crosswalks and traffic islands. In particular, the smart shade shelters piloted last year received great response, and 13 additional locations will be installed this year.

The smart shade shelters are next-generation shelters that combine Internet of Things (IoT) and solar power technology. They automatically open and close according to climate conditions such as temperature and wind speed, requiring no separate personnel and allowing quick response to sudden weather changes.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “I hope pedestrians traveling throughout Changwon can take a short break under the heatshade shelters to avoid the sun.”

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