"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Urban Systems
Wildfire Firefighter Breaks
09/08/22
“Why are wildfire firefighter breaks so important?”
Wildfire firefighters have to work for long continuous hours at a time, even upwards of 20 hours. If they make a mistake from exhaustion, it can be fatal. For this reason, Wildfire Firefighter Breaks are incredibly important.
Why Tree Planting Programs in Redlined Neighborhoods Would Build Heat Equity
09/07/22
“Why would tree planting programs in redlined neighborhoods build heat equity?”
Redlined neighborhoods in the U.S have fewer trees, shade, and foliage, causing them to become much warmer during heat waves. But by committing to programs to plant more trees, progress can be made in correcting this decades-long inequity. This is Why Tree Planting Programs in Redlined Neighborhoods Would Build Heat Equity.
Why Potential Homebuyers Should Have Easy Access to Wildfire Information
09/04/22
“Why should potential homebuyers have easy access to wildfire information?”
Wildfires are becoming an increasingly persistent threat with the advent of wildfires. So much so that they can threaten to burn down entire towns at a moment’s notice. Since people put their entire livelihoods into their homes, it would only make sense for potential homeowners to have easy access to this information. This is Why Potential Homebuyers Should Have Easy Access to Wildfire Information.
Why Flooding Can Lead to Starvation in Towns
08/30/22
“Why can flooding lead to famine in towns?”
Flooding can wreak havoc on infrastructure. But if they drown out roads and points of access in towns, then the community will become effectively isolated. If the town relies on external networks for food, then starvation can ensue. This is Why Flooding Can Lead to Starvation in Towns and should be considered in emergency planning.
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Climate Change-Induced River Overflow Resilience Preparations
08/29/22
“Why do towns by rivers have to prepare for climate change-influenced river overflows?”
Rivers in many parts of the world are going to overflow with the advent of climate change. Towns by these bodies of water are going to have to make Climate Change-Induced River Overflow Resilience Preparations to ensure they won’t be hurt, whether it be through elevating homes or regrowing swamps.
Why Climate Change Will Lead to Lower River Levels in Select Locations
08/27/22
“Why will climate change lead to lower river levels in select locations?”
Climate change is going to cause excess drought in certain parts of the world. This is going to lead to less moisture and by extension less water availability, making river levels smaller. This is Why Climate Change Will Lead to Lower River Levels in Select Locations.
Why Climate Migration Planners Need to Always Listen to the Communities They Work With
08/26/22
“Why do climate migration planners always need to listen to the communities they work with?”
Climate migration planners often go out to cities to help implement regional plans and recommendations. However, these cities may have concerns and knowledge that the planners have not taken into consideration. Failure to open up to the community may result in friction and a flawed migration plan. This is Why Climate Migration Planners Need to Always Listen to the Communities They Work With.
Regional Climate Migration Flow Planning
08/25/22
“Why should regions study how to plan internal climate migration flows?”
Climate change is going to affect different parts of regions in different ways. Take for example the Boston Metropolitan Area. While the city itself and adjacent areas are heavily vulnerable to sea level rise, the western areas are safely inland. This means that people may be able to migrate within the region, and if local governments can coordinate it together it will go much smoother. Examples include designating housing allocation, resilient infrastructure project funding discussions, and internalizing partner cities. This is why Regional Climate Migration Flow Planning is an incredible tool that cities can use.
Climate Sister Cities
08/24/22
“How can we classify cities with similar climates to each other?”
Many people have noticed similarities in climates between cities around the world, whether it be Istanbul and Portland or Chicago and Pyeongyang. Some professionals have given to calling them Climate Sister Cities. With this knowledge, such cities can build relationships with each other to build and research climate-adaptive infrastructure and services.
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