Vancouver’s scenic views, mild climate, and friendly citizens have earned it a reputation as one of the most livable cities in the world.
However, the city’s long-term health could be undermined by rising sea levels and earthquakes: models show that a 7.3 magnitude earthquake could damage or destroy hundreds of thousands of buildings, and cost thousands of lives. Cascading emergencies would include flooding, water shortages, fires, hazardous materials incidents, and long-term power outages. The Insurance Bureau of Canada has modeled economic impacts of up to $75 billion, impacting the city for years.
A number of factors contribute to Vancouver’s growing challenge to provide affordable housing. In addition to the construction of new replacement housing, focused rehabilitation and the implementation of an energy-efficient infrastructure program is needed to preserve aging rental units before loss of affordable housing leads to even higher residential real estate prices.
Heat and flooding are disrupting children’s daily lives and pushing cities to find new ways to keep them safe. Rethinking schoolyards could unlock a surprising…
Informal waste workers are often at the frontline of urban waste collection and recycling, yet their work is frequently undervalued and inadequately supported. Operating under…
Across the globe, residents, small businesses and local organizations are finding new ways to tackle extreme heat, flooding and other climate challenges. While each community…
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