Creating More Resilient Cities - Breaking New Ground: Zachary Lamb

Описание: In this conversation, John Pugh interviews Zach Lamb, a professor at UC Berkeley, about his recent book on urban resilience and equity. Zach shares his background, including his experiences with hurricanes and his studies on how built environments can adapt to climate change. The discussion covers the challenges cities face in becoming resilient, the importance of community ownership, and the four legs of equitable resilience: livelihoods, environment, governance, and security. Through various case studies, Zach illustrates how these concepts can be applied in real-world scenarios to benefit vulnerable communities. In this conversation, John Pugh and Zachary Lamb discuss the multifaceted nature of resilience in communities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual, community, and regional resilience. They explore the balance between large-scale infrastructure projects and smaller, adaptive solutions, highlighting the importance of leadership and institutional support in fostering resilience. The discussion also touches on funding sources and the need for holistic approaches to address climate adaptation and urban planning challenges.








Chapters




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00:00 Introduction to Zach Lamb and His Work




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03:00 The Impact of Climate Change on Urban Environments




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06:04 Challenges in Adapting Built Environments




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08:48 The Four Legs of Equitable Resilience




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12:04 Case Studies of Resilience and Equity




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14:54 Community Ownership and Its Importance




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18:03 Livelihoods and Resilience




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20:56 The Concept of Resilience in Urban Planning




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26:02 Resilience in Communities: A Collective Approach




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32:08 Infrastructure and Adaptation: Balancing Large and Small Solutions




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39:01 The Role of Leadership in Resilience Planning




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45:05 Funding and Institutional Support for Resilience




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49:55 The Future of Resilience: A Call to Action








New book by Professor Zachary Lamb: The Equitably Resilient City (link (https://mitpress.mit.edu/978026254986...) )



Zachary Lamb, PhD Linkedin (  / zachary-lamb-33426331  )