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Students to reinvent shade to cool down LA before Olympics

A new competition is asking university students to try and reinvent shade. The winning designs will be integrated into the city ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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By Danielle Chiriguayo • Aug 26, 2025 • 4m Listen

A new competition is asking university students to try and reinvent shade. The winning designs will be integrated into the city ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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