Whether natural disasters come in the form of a tornado,
earthquake, tsunami or a hurricane, like the remnants of
Hurricane Sandy that wrought destruction on the New Jersey and
New York coastlines, cities need to incorporate resilience and
sustainability into their existing infrastructure and in their
plans for growth. These issues are addressed regularly in Urban
Land, but may be looked at in a new light following the pain and
disruption experienced in the nation’s most densely populated
area. Making Cities More Adaptable and Sustainable. At a panel
at the recent ULI Fall Meeting, leaders talked about using
technology to make cities more viable and resilient. Whether it
is a hybrid-powered police cruiser or a “virtual hotel” like
airbnb.com, there are new solutions to older problems. Cost of
Adapting to Climate Change. A 2010 study estimated the total
cost at almost $9 trillion in 2007 dollars across 19 states.
Turning Tide Against Itself. After Hurricane Katrina, one Texas
facility reduced its dependence on