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A Bold New Chapter for Reviving Our Rural Towns and Small Cities: Helping in Future to Resettle Our Own Climate Refugees
Revitalize I Resettle explores of two of America's pervasive challenges-the economic decline and depopulation of rural towns and small legacy cities and the impending mass displacement of Americans due to increasing climate chaos. It envisions ways forward in the nexus between these two concerns.
The book offers a compelling perspective on the need to address the urban-rural rift. It presents well-conceived, holistic strategies for the revitalization of these places, aiming to restore rural economic vigor and advance sustainability. It also looks ahead to the prospect of climate-driven migration. It paints a sobering picture of the looming crisis yet also provides a glimmer of optimism. It suggests that by improving rural prosperity and social equity, we can establish resilient communities in parts of the country that can safely and willingly welcome and resettle many of those displaced by climate change in the not-too-distant future.
Revitalize I Resettle is not merely a theoretical exploration; it is a call to action. The book provides a pragmatic approach to these complex issues, suggesting creative solutions that are equitable, resilient, and adaptable. The author argues that rejuvenated heartland towns and small cities can not only mitigate the effects of socioeconomic disparity but also provide tangible support for many Americans dislodged by the climate crisis in the coming decades.
Through its in-depth analysis and examples of innovative revitalization strategies, the book serves as a blueprint for building a more resilient and equitable future for all Americans. In essence, Revitalize I Resettle is a crucial and timely resource.
About the author
Hillary Brown is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Professor Emerita, City College, City University of New York, and the former Director of CCNY's interdisciplinary graduate program in urban sustainability. For over three decades, she's focused on energy and resource-efficient buildings and infrastructure. As an Assistant Commissioner, she founded New York City's Office of Sustainable Design in 1997, publishing both the City of New York's High -Performance Building- (1999) and Infrastructure Guidelines (2005). For six years, she served on the Board of Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment (BICE) under the Research Council of the National Academies. Previous books include Next Generation Infrastructure: Principles for Post-Industrial Public Works (2014); and Infrastructural Ecologies: Alternative Development Models for Emerging Economies (2017). For her leadership in sustainable buildings and infrastructure, Hillary was elected to the National Academy of Construction in 2019.
