Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the world

Central Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrastructure, absorbing rainwater and lowering temperatures. Managers are testing plants from warmer climates and improving soil with compost. Water management and electric machinery are also key parts of these adaptation plans. These changes offer a model for other cities confronting similar environmental pressures.