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Original Report-Style Passage 1: Urban Heat Planning A city review of summer preparedness found that heat risk was not evenly distributed. Neighbourhoods with little shade and large paved areas stayed warmer for longer, while outdoor workers faced repeated exposure during peak afternoon hours. The review recommended cool-roof programmes, shaded bus stops, drinking-water points and work schedules that avoid the hottest period. It also warned that planting trees alone would not provide immediate relief because young trees take time to create shade. The report therefore favoured a mix of short-term protection and long-term design. Question: Which is a short-term protective measure mentioned?