Campus Resiliency through Community Design

What do community wellness and sustainability have in common? The two areas came together on May 9, 2016 for a panel discussion on "Campus Resiliency through Community Design," and "addressed issues ranging from rising sea levels to greenhouse gas emissions, from green labs to an MIT roof study," according to a recent article published by the MIT News Office. "Maryanne Kirkbride, clinical director for campus life in MIT Medical, spoke about the benefits of an intentionally built community on campus, ranging from trusted networks to positive environmental changes, such as walls made of plants, community gardens, and more welcoming places for people to sit outside." Meanwhile, "Larry Susskind, a professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, discussed a climate vulnerability assessment for the City of Cambridge based on temperature, sea level, and precipitation. He noted that impacts from climate change are already taking place, from flooding to loss of power due to heat waves and storm intensity. Environmental risks also lead to public health risks. Susskind advocates thinking through possible near- and long-term actions, and developing adaptation strategies." Read more at MIT NEWS