Community cooling spaces
Read the fictional viewpoints and answer the questions that follow.
The regional district is considering agreements that would open selected school gyms as daytime cooling spaces during severe heat alerts.
Dr. Aisha Noor supports the agreements. She says libraries and malls cannot serve every neighbourhood, and schools already have washrooms, large rooms, and familiar locations. Her proposal requires a heat-alert trigger, trained staff, water stations, and a public transport plan. She does not claim every school is suitable; sites would need reliable cooling equipment and an accessible entrance.