When summer rolls around in Phoenix, the streets often seem deserted, but life doesn’t stop. It just takes a little strategy to get through the hottest time of year. Many residents endure it and live for the moderation of winter. Others cope by using public transportation or staying out of the direct sun. It comes down to knowing what you can tolerate and following the Boy Scout motto: be prepared.
“I keep my arms covered as much as possible, my legs covered and enjoy the cool breezes of the shade,” said Bella Hansen-Purrell, a tourism student at Arizona State University.
Dave Daugherty, director of research at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy said, “I don’t mind the heat and if I’m going to live in Phoenix, I just have to learn to adjust to it.”
For most it seems to be a matter of acceptance and strategy. Winter is almost a coveted time. “I live for the winters,” said Doug Forte, a network technician.
Obviously, air conditioning is an absolute necessity. “Air conditioning is more frustrating for me than the heat,” said Liz Smith, an outreach director at the Cronkite School. “When I’m coming in and out [the heat] is a welcome respite, because I can
actually warm up.”
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The Sky Line train offers convenience and comfort, as it's air-conditioned as well as any building.
Just walking past an open door of the Cronkite Building cools passers-by off, not to mention going inside.
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