Island Press Urban Resilience Project

Collecting stories on urban resilience in the era of climate change, with an emphasis on sustainability, equity, and social justice. The Island Press Urban Resilience Project (URP) is committed to a greener, fairer future for all. Island Press gratefully acknowledges major support of our work by The Kresge Foundation and The JPB Foundation.

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5 ‘No-Regrets’ Actions for Tumultuous Times
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In a new op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Elizabeth Sawin (author of Multisolving) highlights actions that enable us to both cope …
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2025 Phil Reed Environmental Writing Award Finalists
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Congratulations to Jonathan Mingle, author of Gaslight, for being named a finalist for the Southern Environmental Law Center's 2025 Philip D. Reed …
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Why You Won’t Hear the Military Arguing About Climate Change
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In a new op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Sherri Goodman (author of Threat Multiplier) spotlights how the U.S. military has become …
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Missing Middle Housing Opponents Are Missing Important Facts
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In a new op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Dan Parolek (author of Missing Middle Housing) and Danielle Arigoni (author of Climate …
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The Climate Crisis Demands a Move Away from Car Dependency
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In an op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Anna Zivarts (author of When Driving Is Not an Option) reveals how power shutoffs and …
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Bike-Friendly Infrastructure Makes Cities Better for Us All
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In an op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Dan Piatkowski (author of Bicycle City) spotlights how we can use bicycles to create …