A key focus is on making Norfolk a more resilient city through infrastructure projects, zoning changes, and other measures to better withstand flooding and sea level rise.
The podcast episodes provided demonstrate how the concept of urban resilience is being applied in various cities and communities to address challenges such as climate change, economic upheaval, and social inequities.
For example, the episode 'Reviving the Riverfront, and D.C.' 52990 explores how Washington, D.C. is revitalizing its Anacostia River waterfront through a participatory planning process that aligns political, community, and market forces, with a focus on building resilience through a multibillion-dollar sewer system investment.
Similarly, the episode 'Introducing: Feet in 2 Worlds' 53194 examines the efforts to create climate-resilient playgrounds in New York City, highlighting the importance of outdoor spaces for children's development and the need to adapt urban infrastructure to the impacts of climate change.
Other episodes, such as 'What happened to the "Texas miracle"?' 23037 and 'Detroit's urban farmers' 33493, showcase how cities are building resilience through economic diversification, community empowerment, and innovative approaches to land use and urban agriculture.