"No More Worries About the Heat"... Yeongju City Installs Additional 'Smart Shades' at Tax Office Intersection

Efficient Heatwave Response with Automatic Operation
Strengthening Citizen-Centered Summer Heatwave Policies

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province has installed two additional smart shades at the tax office intersection to protect citizens' health from summer heatwaves.

Summer heatwave smart shade installed by Yeongju City at the tax office intersection. Provided by Yeongju City

This measure aims to enhance the safety of pedestrian waiting areas at urban intersections, where people are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. It is part of the city's citizen-centered, experience-based heatwave response policy.

The smart shades are equipped with a system that automatically opens and closes based on surrounding temperature, solar radiation, and wind speed. Compared to traditional fixed shades, they offer greater energy efficiency and convenience. In particular, they are effective in reducing the risk of heat-related illnesses and serve as a "small shelter" for pedestrians waiting at traffic signals.

Earlier this year, Yeongju City installed two smart shades in the Sangmang-dong area. To date, a total of 41 shades have been installed and are in operation. The city is being recognized for improving both pedestrian environments and summer safety for citizens, especially at major crosswalks and in areas with high foot traffic.

A Yeongju City official stated, "Expanding heatwave response infrastructure is no longer an option but a necessity," adding, "We will continue to expand smart heatwave response facilities that can increase citizens' satisfaction."

The city is also actively working on climate change response and developing practical, everyday policies, such as installing a 'Cooling Fog' system at Yeongju Station Plaza.

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