Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation
Danielle Arigoni
(Author)
Description
Our population is aging--by 2034, the US will have more people over 65 than under 18. Despite the evidence that climate change is severely impacting older adults, and the reality that communities will be confronted with more frequent and more severe disasters, we're not prepared to address the needs of older adults and other vulnerable populations in the face of a changing climate.
In Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation, community resilience and housing expert Danielle Arigoni argues that we cannot achieve true resilience until communities adopt interventions that work to meet the needs of their oldest residents. She explains that when we plan for those most impacted by climate, and for those with the greatest obstacles to opportunity and well-being, we improve conditions for all.
Arigoni explores how to integrate age-friendly resilience into community planning and disaster preparedness efforts through new planning approaches--including an age-friendly process, and a planning framework dedicated to inclusive disaster recovery--to create communities that serve the needs of older adults better, not only during disasters but for all the days in between. Examples are woven throughout the book, including case studies of age-friendly resilience in action from New York State; Portland, Oregon and Multnomah County; and New Orleans.
Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation will help professionals and concerned citizens understand how to best plan for both the aging of our population and the climate changes underway so that we can create safer, more livable communities for all.
Product Details
| Publisher | Island Press |
| Publish Date | October 24, 2023 |
| Pages | 236 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781642832976 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 X 6.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
"Drawing on her experience in urban planning, policy, and advocacy, Danielle argues compellingly that older Americans need to be the center of our climate adaptation. She guides the way through uplifting examples and clear strategies across housing, transportation, emergency response, and healthcare. Every community would be wise to implement the recommendations in Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation."--Priya Jayachandran, CEO and President, National Housing Trust
"If we create resilient communities for older adults, they will be resilient for everyone. Unfortunately, most of our communities are not resilient, and they impact older adults more than any other segment of the population. Danielle's fascinating book provides the why, what, how, for cities of all sizes. A call to action with a clear sense of urgency."--Gil Peñalosa, Founder, 8 80 Cities and Cities for Everyone
"This book is a wakeup call as well as a plan for action. Climate change is already having a crushing impact on older Americans. As it intensifies and as the nation ages, the US is on a collision course. We're failing our older adults, and the time to act is NOW."--Bill Novelli, Professor Emeritus, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, and former CEO, AARP
"This book provides a roadmap for action by moving the elderly to the center of the discourse on disaster preparation and recovery. It should be required reading for all involved in disaster planning from the local to the federal level."--Pamela Jenkins, Research Professor Emerita of Sociology, University of New Orleans
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