South Park Studies: Sustainable Cities
At the beginning of the year we began a new initiative — South Park Studies. Part communications and part events series, South Park Studies is designed to bring neighbors together and spark conversation about the issues that matter to Downtowns.
For our final South Park Studies breakfast this year, we’re looking into sustainable cities: how cities are encouraging constituents to change their daily habits, the district-scale projects that can help build climate resilience, and more. The following articles have broadened our understanding of the role of cities (and individual neighborhoods) in adapting to a changing climate. Take a look, and RSVP to join us on November 23rd!
- To Survive Climate Change, We’ll Need a Better Story, CityLab
Per Grankvist is “chief storyteller” for Sweden’s Viable Cities program. His job: communicate the realities of day-to-day living in a carbon-neutral world. - As the climate crisis worsens, cities turn to parks, National Geographic
Cities across the U.S. are seeing worse floods and hotter summers, but experts believe urban parks can help residents cope. - Op-Ed: Social infrastructure can help save us from the ravages of climate change, New York Times
Sociologist Eric Klinenberg (who you may remember from our series exploring Social Infrastructure), believes that strengthening social infrastructure needs to be a key part of any climate change response. - Opinion: Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change Offers the Urban Development Oppotunity of Our Lifetimes, Newsweek
A recent report estimates that zero carbon measures in cities could be worth almost $24 trillion by 2050, and support 87 million jobs by 2030. - Climate Change Exacerbates the Affordable Housing Shortage, Scientific American
Disabled people and minority communities are disproportionately affected and have the fewest resources to recover from disasters. - In a world drowning in trash, these cities have slashed waste by 80 percent, Washington Post
Kamikatsu, a small city in Japan, is famous for its ambitious recycling program. These cities all over the world are diverting more than 80% of waste from landfills.
Questions about the topic, or the BID’s role? Reach out to wallis@southpark.la
