How Cuers Is Preparing Its Public Spaces for Heat

Cuers - 12 August 2026: In the southern French town of Cuers, adapting to extreme summer heat has long been part of municipal planning. Sails provide shade on playgrounds, while misting systems offer temporary cooling in heavily used areas. A schoolyard is being redesigned following the model of a green oasis. The municipality in the Var department aims to prevent paved, sun-exposed areas from becoming barely usable during heatwaves.The projects are part of a strategy that Cuers launched as early as 2022. It is supported by the CAUE Var architecture, ...