Planning in a polycrisis : equitable urban strategies for a changing climate /

"This report outlines strategies for integrating equity into climate and housing planning in five North American cities: Boston, Denver, Portland, Vancouver, and Washington, DC. Drawing on interviews with planners, it addresses how local governments navigate the intersecting crises of climate c...

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Main Authors: Oscilowicz, Emilia (Author), Connolly, James J. T. (Author), Anguelovski, Isabelle (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 2026.
Series:Policy focus series (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy)
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Summary:"This report outlines strategies for integrating equity into climate and housing planning in five North American cities: Boston, Denver, Portland, Vancouver, and Washington, DC. Drawing on interviews with planners, it addresses how local governments navigate the intersecting crises of climate change, housing affordability, and economicinequality. The report proposes a framework to guide equitable climate urbanism, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration, resilient housing, place-based adaptation, and inclusive community engagement. It offers actionable insights to help cities move from fragmented efforts toward long-term, justice-centered urban transformation."--
Physical Description:80 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781558444768
1558444769