Sustainable Urbanism
May 2011
Resilience
For some, rising sea levels, explosive population growth, and economic consequences like commodity price spikes are reasons for despair. For others, they represent opportunities for innovation, prevention, and long-term solutions—for resilience. Policymakers are connecting with technology titans, urban planners, and economists to optimistically prepare for an uncertain future. Working together, these leaders are not only preparing for the worst, but also revealing the resilient best in our human nature.