In this podcast episode, Eleni Myrivili discusses strategies for creating heat-resilient cities. She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the threat of extreme heat and the need for preparedness. Myrivili also explores the concept of redesigning cities to withstand extreme heat, considering factors such as green spaces and sustainable urban planning. The urgency of taking action to address the challenges of extreme heat and ensure the resilience of our cities is highlighted. The speaker also discusses the need for categorizing heat waves, similar to how hurricanes are categorized, to implement appropriate policies and measures. The paradigm shift in urban design is emphasized, moving away from reliance on air conditioning and embracing a new metabolic animal - cities functioning as different metabolic systems. The importance of interconnections between different urban systems, resource management, and promoting sustainability and equity is highlighted. The role of urban networks, such as the Resilient Cities Network and C40, in sharing knowledge and best practices among cities is discussed. The podcast emphasizes the need to consider resources carefully and build backup systems for sustainability and equity.
Anti-commonsence
The podcast suggests that modern cities with concrete, steel, and glass buildings that rely heavily on air conditioning have become heat traps, and a fundamental redesign of urban environments is necessary.
