Phoenix will install 19 shade structures across the city, but at least one council member doesn’t like where they’re going.

When choosing the locations, David Hondula, the city’s director of heat response and mitigation, told council members they considered areas that are eligible under federal funding guidelines, among other factors.

“We looked at where there are pedestrians and bicyclists on our public streets. We looked for neighborhoods where there's lower use of private vehicles,” he said. “We looked for street segments that have low tree canopy cover. And we looked for places that have a higher incidence of heat related public health issues in the community.”

Councilwoman Betty Guardado, who represents west Phoenix said, “It's just crazy to me, how is it possible that District 5, you know, being one of the hottest districts only gets one.”

Guardado said the location — 59th Avenue and Indian School — isn’t the best spot. She told Hondula she’s frustrated her office wasn’t kept informed.

“And I just hope that you learn this and that moving forward, you know, you take us into consideration, because yes, you might know the numbers, but we know the districts,” she said.

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