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Climate Change Will Create A New Urban Equilibrium

Climate Change Will Create A New Urban Equilibrium

Will coastal sea rise, wildfires and drought benefit Midwestern cities? Yes. Will Sun Belt cities disappear? No.

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Jun 12, 2024
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A view of Miami Beach, with Miami in the background. Source: wikipedia.org

More than a few of my Midwestern urbanist compatriots have pinned their hopes on climate change to lead the way in revitalizing our cities. The threat of natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, and the subtle and gradual impact of sea rise and drought, we tell ourselves, …

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