"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Policy
Why Stopping Dense Housing From Being Built Increases Air Pollution
10/08/22
“Why does stopping dense housing from being built increase air pollution?”
Building affordable dense housing allows people to live in walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods. But if this can’t happen, then people will be forced to live in outlying areas and drive to work. This increased vehicular traffic results in more air pollution. This is Why Stopping Dense Housing From Being Built Increases Air Pollution.
Why Densifying Cities Can Lead to Less Air Pollution
10/06/22
“Why can densifying cities lead to less air pollution?”
Sprawl in cities leads to more car travel and therefore more air pollution. But if cities were to densify, they would reduce the need for car travel, and therefore air quality would get better. This is Why Densifying Cities Can Lead to Less Air Pollution.
Federal Resilience Town Funding
10/05/22
“How can the federal government fund resilience towns?”
Resilience-focused towns are going to become more and more popular with the advent of climate change. However, they may need funding to get started. But national governments can use Federal Resilience Town Funding to construct these towns. An added benefit of this is that the federal government can stipulate any town that receives its funds must ensure desegregation.
Why Master Planned Climate Adapted Towns Need Government-Mandated Desegregation Measures
10/04/22
“Why do master planned climate adapted towns need government-mandated desegregation measures?”
Master planned climate adapted towns can help their residents obtain safety during climate catastrophes. However, such communities may become racially and economically exclusionary if left unchecked. To ensure that this does not occur, governments need to mandate that such towns operate inclusively, such as quotas for marginalized groups and maximum cost thresholds. This is Why Master Planned Climate Adapted Towns Need Government-Mandated Desegregation Measures.
Masterplanned Climate Adapted Towns
10/03/22
“How can we have master Planned climate-adapted towns?”
As the effects of climate change become more intense, people are going to demand to live in towns safe for them. One way to accomplish this is to build Masterplanned Climate Adapted Towns. These are brand new towns that are completely designed around climate adaptation, whether it be their geographic location, renewable energy storage integration, or strict building codes. An example of this can be seen in the town of Babcock Ranch Florida, which sustained minimal damage during the (as of writing) recent Hurricane Ian.
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Comparative Urban Climate Adaptation Analysis
10/02/22
“Why is comparative urban climate adaptation analysis a useful tool?”
Cities around the world have differing needs when it comes to adapting to climate change. However, looking at them together and seeing how their problems are similar/different could provide for greater understanding. To illustrate, comparing how a drought-prone city like Santiago Chile, and a flood-prone one like Dhaka Bangladesh may have to adapt can help see how practices to solve both challenges could be intertwined. This is why Comparative Urban Climate Adaptation Analysis can be so useful.
Why Piping Needs to Be Designed With the Future Climate in Mind
10/01/22
“Why does piping need to be designed with the future climate in mind?”
Climate change is going to cause climates to change. This means that infrastructure will have to be built to operate in these new conditions. Pipes are no exception to this. This is Why Piping Needs to Be Designed With the Future Climate in Mind.
Why Piping Needs to Be Designed for the Local Climatic Area in Mind
09/30/22
“Why does piping need to be designed with the local climatic area in mind?”
Piping is one of the most vital parts of many modern cities. However, the local climate can have a noticeable effect on these pieces of infrastructure due to thermal expansion and rain/snow. These can rupture pipes and leave them destroyed. But by designing these piping systems with these in mind, resilience can be achieved. This is Why Piping Needs to Be Designed with the Local Climatic Area in Mind.
How Trains Can Be Used to Evacuate Entire Communities of Refugees
09/28/22
“How can trains be used to evacuate entire communities of refugees?”
Refugees often have to evacuate their homes at a moment’s notice. However, sometimes this can lead to communities getting disjointed and separated. However, by using trains, entire communities can move at once far and together. This is How Trains Can Be Used to Evacuate Entire Communities of Refugees.
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