Liliana Bakhtiari

Join Brian Stone, Director of the Urban Climate Lab at Georgia Tech, and Atlanta City Council member Liliana Bakhtiari as they delve into the innovative solutions to combat rising summer temperatures. They discuss Atlanta's pioneering cool roof ordinance and its role in mitigating the urban heat island effect. The conversation highlights how cool roofs enhance energy efficiency and work alongside solar panels. They also tackle the economic aspects of adopting new roofing technologies, emphasizing the need for collaboration and funding to ensure inclusion in climate initiatives.