S3 E3: A New Era of Climate Adaptation

S3 E3: “You can multiply the benefits and you can also multiply the joy.”Big storms aren’t going anywhere any time soon, so it’s essential to understand how cities like New York are adapting to and preparing for these increasingly precedented weather events. Christina gets the lowdown on some of the massive resiliency projects happening in the city. She learns about an exciting model for climate adaptation planning -- one that marries community voices with global design thinking. And, we get insight into one development that’s been the subject of some controversy on the Lower East Side.Resources:Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task ForceThe Big U East Side Coastal Resiliency ProjectFeatured in this episode:Amy Chester – Managing Director, Rebuild by DesignDamaris Reyes - Executive Director, Good Old Lower East Side (GOLES)