Kurt Kohlstedt

Sam Bloch, a journalist focused on urban heat issues, highlights the critical lack of shade in Los Angeles and its dire health implications, especially for vulnerable communities. Alongside landscape architect Kurt Kohlstedt, they discuss how tree cover correlates with wealth disparities and the historical planning decisions that perpetuated these inequalities. The conversation expands to the innovative integration of greenery into urban architecture, laughing at the challenges of balancing aesthetic appeal with genuine sustainability. This insightful dialogue tackles the urgent need for equitable access to shade.