In episode 218 of America Adapts, I’m joined by Dr. Alizé Carrere, a recent doctoral graduate from the University of Miami, whose groundbreaking research explores the concept of "climatopias"—an innovative blend of climate and utopia. Now based in Nairobi, Kenya, Alizé shares her fascinating insights into how architecture and urban design can tackle climate challenges. From defining climatopias to categorizing their types—projects that fortify, float, forest, reduce, reuse, and retreat—Alizé unpacks the transformative potential of these aspirational designs. She also introduces a thoughtful framework for evaluating climatopias, ensuring they balance effectiveness, justice, and feasibility, while offering real-world examples like the Florida Keys Community Land Trust. Learn how you can turn your adaptation plan into a climatopia. Together, we delve into the possibilities and challenges of creating truly resilient, equitable communities amidst a changing climate. 

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Paper: A typology of climatopias: visualizations, motivations, and transformations
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2752-5295/ad8f58

New research reveals insights on climate-inspired urban design projects
https://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2024/12/new-research-reveals-insights-on-climate-inspired-urban-design-projects.html

https://www.alizecarrere.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alizecarrere/?hl=en

https://climateprep.earth.miami.edu/people/aliz%C3%A9-carr%C3%A8re/index.html

https://www.pbs.org/show/adaptation/

https://www.archpaper.com/2024/09/question-utopia-climate-solutions/

One Earth Journal: Defining “climatopia”: An evaluation framework to support transformational adaptation in climate-inspired utopic design

 

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Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1
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