Land Lines Julho 2020
The Destiny of Density
COVID-19 has thrust density into the spotlight, with critics and advocates rushing to debate its merits. But a closer look reveals the far more complicated issues powering this pandemic: overcrowding, lack of affordability, and racial and economic disparities.
Scenario Planning in a Pandemic
Colleges, hospitals, and other institutions are embracing scenario planning as a tool to navigate the uncertainties of the COVID-19 crisis. We explore how the tool can be used in many contexts, and take a look at how Great Lakes communities have used scenario planning to prepare for rising waters.
Water in the West
With development and climate change placing pressures on regional water sources in the U.S. West, major cities including Tucson and Los Angeles are seeking to bolster local water supplies. Their strategies include investing in nature-based stormwater management solutions.
This issue addresses the connections between land policy, public health, and racial justice, delving into topics including the history of biased housing policies, the future of density, and the applications of scenario planning in a pandemic.