"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Urban Systems
Building Audits for Earthquake Weakness
01/24/22
“Why are building audits for earthquake weakness so important?”
Buildings can be extremely prone to earthquakes. To prevent this from destroying structures, audits can be performed that make sure the buildings are structurally safe and secure from further damage. This is why Building Audits for Earthquake Weakness are so important.
Why Cities Should Audit Their Skyscrapers for Earthquake Sensitivity
01/23/22
“Why should cities audit their skyscrapers for earthquake sensitivity?”
Skyscrapers are one of the modern marvels of the world. Their grand height is made capable of rugged, solid materials supporting it to the foundations. However, outdated structures and materials make them prone to mistakes that could prove dire with an intense earthquake. To prevent such a thing from occurring, cities should invest money into ensuring that their structures are up to par. This is Why Cities Should Audit Their Skyscrapers for Earthquake Sensitivity.
Parking Protected Bike Lanes
01/22/22
“How can we have bike lanes that protect riders from parking?”
Bike lanes are a modern marvel for bicycle riders. They allow for a dedicated space for riding in safety away from hazards. However, much of the time they share space with parking spaces, which can lead to collisions with riders. So how can we use our urban planning mindset to solve this?
Well, what if we were to simply make a road barrier that separates the bike lane from the rest of the road and have cars park on the side opposite of the bikes? Not only does this make biking a much safer experience, but it does so without the loss of too much parking. These Parking Protected Bike Lanes are popping up in cities all over the globe and may be coming to your town soon!
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Why Practical Solutions are Needed for Housing Climate Migrants
01/21/22
“Why are practical solutions needed for housing climate migrants?”
Debates about housing are fought over over all the time. Some people think that housing should be something that is entirely driven by markets, and others believe that it should be completely worker or state-owned. However, basing solutions completely off ideology will lead to failure and impose unjust conditions on climate migrants. Instead, practical solutions grounded in lived experiences of tenants and economic facts should set the course for decision-making. This is Why Practical Solutions are Needed for Housing Climate Migrants.
Why Having a Less Cluttered Living Space is Good For Personal Flood Resilience
01/15/22
“Why is having a less cluttered living space good for personal flood resilience?”
Having a cluttered living space makes it difficult to move around. Even worse, if a disaster like a flood attacks, more items will be damaged and it will be harder to evacuate. However, if you clean it up, then your life and recovery will be much more contained. This is Why Having a Less Cluttered Living Space is Good For Personal Flood Resilience.
Why Land Back is a Form of Climate Adaptation
01/12/22
“Why is land back a form of climate adaptation?”
Disasters are not natural but man-made, and much of them resulting from destructive land-management practices. Indigenous peoples of the world have proven themselves to be much better stewards of their rightful land, and giving their land back would allow the world to be much better protected against climate change. This is Why Land Back is a Form of Climate Adaptation.
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Why the Increasing Rate of Climate Disasters is Going to Spur More Climate Adaptation Professionals
01/11/22
“Why will the increasing rate of climate disasters spur more climate adaptation professionals?”
Climate disasters are becoming more intense and more frequent with each passing year. With this, a greater number of people will be affected and hurt. This will leave a mark on many people, who might then feel inspired to work to help their communities for the next shocks. A pathway that many will choose will be to enter climate adaptation and work for the greater good. This is Why the Increasing Rate of Climate Disasters is Going to Spur More Climate Adaptation Professionals.
Why Hiking Gas Prices Can Lead to Increased Public Transportation Use
01/10/22
“Why can hiking gas prices lead to increased public transportation use?”
People often drive instead of using public transportation since it’s more efficient for their uses. However, if gas prices are hiked, then this can become unaffordable for many people and they may switch to public transit. This is Why Hiking Gas Prices Can Lead to Increased Public Transportation Use.
Climate Migration Construction Bonds
01/09/22
“How can we have bonds for climate migration construction projects?”
Climate migration is going to lead to certain cities obtaining a large influx of migrants at a rapid rate. Anticipating this, governments should look into granting public and private housing developers Climate Migration Construction Bonds to help finance construction projects for these new migrants.
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