A meta-analysis of urban climate change adaptation planning in the U.S.

Hughes, Sara

doi:10.1016/j.uclim.2015.06.003

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“…Thomas and Bertolini (2014) conducted a meta-analysis of 11 case studies of transit-oriented development plans and identified 16 critical success factors useful for planners and guiding further research. A meta-analysis of scientific sources that examined urban adaptation schemes of US cities showed that they often lack sufficient attention to equity and social vulnerability (Hughes 2015).…”

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“…Sources have been analysed chronologically, as this helps to identify the evolution of the concept over the years. The analysis of resources follows a qualitative descriptive methodology to aggregate the results, present interpretive and narrative abstractions of results, and draw conclusions from a disparate set of sources (Timulak 2009, Hughes 2015. The metaanalysis was implemented in such a way that it would enable collecting evidence and material for the two key questions of the research: how social sustainability has been conceptualised and measured (requiring two inquiry tracks of conceptualisation and measurement).…”

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Critical reflections on the theory and practice of social sustainability in the built environment – a meta-analysis

Shirazi

Keivani

2017

Local Environment

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This article presents a critical reflection on the theory and practice of social sustainability in the built environment, identifies areas of agreement and disagreement, explores theoretical and conceptual gaps and challenges, and suggests practical implications for future research and urban policy. It argues that despite revisionist approaches which challenge the tripartite structure of sustainable development, social dimension of sustainability remains an essential valid pillar. Utilising a qualitative meta-analysis methodology for undertaking critical analysis of previous research and publications on the topic, key themes of theory and practice of social sustainability are identified and critically examined. Accordingly 10 key formative characteristics of social sustainability and their research and policy implications are introduced. The article concludes with institutional observations for policy makers to achieve greater success in addressing largely underestimated dimensions of social sustainability in urban settings.

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Critical reflections on the theory and practice of social sustainability in the built environment – a meta-analysis

Shirazi

Keivani

2017

Local Environment

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“…Equity is a central element for successful climate change adaptation (Adger et al 2005). Adaptation to climate change is intrinsically spatial (Shi et al 2016); however, factors related to equity and social vulnerability, which in many cases are reflected in space, are often not taken into account in adaptation policy as much as physical factors (Hughes 2015). To achieve equitable and just adaptation opportunities, participation may be instrumental, if communities or social justice advocacy groups are engaged (Shi et al 2016).…”

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Are local climate adaptation policies credible? A conceptual and operational assessment framework

Olazabal

Galarraga

Ford

et al. 2019

International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development

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After the Paris Agreement that put stronger emphasis on the development of climate change adaptation policies and on the definition of financing mechanisms, there is a patent need to track whether actual planning efforts are proving sufficient. This entails the development of assessment methods and metrics as plans are drafted and actions implemented. To this end, this paper explores the concept of credibility as a critical issue in climate policy and develops an Adaptation Policy Credibility (APC) conceptual and operational assessment framework for helping to allocate public funding and private investments, and for implementing and catalysing climate policy. Through a pilot testing in four early-adopting cities (Copenhagen, Durban, Quito and Vancouver), a clear potential for large-n tracking and assessment exercises of local climate adaptation plans is envisaged. The APC approach might also be useful to guide individual cities that aim to improve their adaptation planning and policy-making processes. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…In the process, however, they are often confronted with challenges that arise when people try to change longstanding government practices (Smith, Vogel, and Cruce ; Moser and Ekstrom ). Four barriers typically impede their ability to develop and implement policies: insufficient financial resources, absence of technically skilled staff, existing adverse policy regimes, and insufficient public support (Moser and Ekstrom ; Bierbaum et al ; Aylett ; Hughes ).…”

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Municipal Leadership of Climate Adaptation Negotiations: Effective Tools and Strategies in Houston and Fort Lauderdale

Williams¹,

Green²,

Kim³

2017

Negotiation Journal

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Negotiation analysis of climate change–related issues has largely focused on public dispute resolution mechanisms that are typically applied in the face of specific environmental crises, or on multiparty diplomacy relating to international climate agreements. Mayors and other municipal leaders, however, are increasingly taking steps to negotiate urban planning efforts with stakeholders to implement policies for managing the intensifying impact of climate change. In this article, we analyze negotiations in Houston, Texas, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to identify which methods municipal leaders employed to conduct negotiations to implement climate adaptation policies and also consider whether those methods were effective. The two cities present two differing city management structures: Houston has a strong mayor‐driven system, while Fort Lauderdale uses a city commission and city manager system. In this article, we examine the barriers that leaders must overcome and consider their options for negotiating lasting agreements.

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A meta-analysis of urban climate change adaptation planning in the U.S.

Cited by 105 publications

References 39 publications

Critical reflections on the theory and practice of social sustainability in the built environment – a meta-analysis

Critical reflections on the theory and practice of social sustainability in the built environment – a meta-analysis

Are local climate adaptation policies credible? A conceptual and operational assessment framework

Municipal Leadership of Climate Adaptation Negotiations: Effective Tools and Strategies in Houston and Fort Lauderdale

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