In a future where water is going to be scarce on most of the planet, we all need to do something about ensuring that more people have access to sufficient water, and building resilient cities where resilient urban planning and design in a post-carbon, climate-responsive building environment takes top priority.
Successful cities and neighbourhoods include a strong sense of identity, vibrant places, parks, plazas, courtyards, civic buildings, etc. which are integral to community life and the public realm. Resilient cities will look to focusing energy and resources on enhancement, conservation, and creation of places which are strong, vibrant and which form a significant element of the identity of the local community.
Resilient communities will have a minimal carbon footprint because basically everything the individuals living there need will be within a 500 m radius, which is within easy walking or cycling distance from work, schools, shops, and recreational areas.
Resilient cities will be planned in such a way that the health of natural systems, including climate, and areas of environmental significance will be enhanced. Resilient cities should be built in such a way that they have a positive impact on the quality of the air, the drinking water and the climate. The quality of water flow and supply must be enhanced and the integrity of wildlife and vegetation should also be a priority. Existing biodiversity, wetlands, the tree canopy, indigenous or endangered species, and connectivity must all be protected, and vital to securing healthy natural systems.
The resources required for locals will all be manufactured or grown within a 200 kilometre radius in resilient regions, cities, and neighbourhoods. This will save financially and will be far less harsh on the environment; it will also increase awareness of the importance of consuming local products which will keep local farmers and traders in business.
Resilient cities will have the buy-in and active participation of local communities, who will take great pains to protect their surrounds. They will basically allow us to go back to the days of the village where everything was made and purchased locally, just on a much larger scale.
Planning our cities, regions and communities to be resilient will ensure that each of them will have sufficient of everything for local needs at a far lower cost to the environment, including fresh, non-toxic drinking water.
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