This article discusses a city councilwoman who advocated for and successfully implemented updates to Chicago’s heating and cooling ordinance. The new regulations now mandate that large condominiums and senior living buildings must have designated cooling areas operational when external heat indices exceed 80 degrees. Additionally, new construction requirements for condominiums, daycares, and schools now include the installation of cooling and dehumidification equipment. These measures aim to prevent future heat-related tragedies and address the increasing frequency of heatwaves exacerbated by climate change.

https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/inside-chicagos-effort-to-protect-tenants-right-to-cool-air