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Averting atlantis: adapting subtropical cities to climate change: a comparative study of the Gold Coast and Fort Lauderdale
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Dedekorkut-Howes, A and Howes, M and Byrne, J and Chapin, T, Averting atlantis: adapting subtropical cities to climate change: a comparative study of the Gold Coast and Fort Lauderdale, Proceedings of the 3rd International Subtropical Cities Conference Subtropical Cities 2011: Beyond Climate Change, 8-11 March 2011, Florida, United States, pp. 269-290. (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
Subtropical coastal cities are among the world’s fastest growing urban areas, but they are also highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as: increased flooding; higher rates of vector-borne diseases; more frequent and intense heatwaves and storms; and rising sea-levels. Low-lying coastal cities such as Gold Coast (Australia) and Fort Lauderdale (USA) are a case in point and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recognised them as particularly vulnerable. This paper reports on preliminary research examining the adaptation initiatives of each city. These cases have been selected because of their comparable development patterns, built environments, subtropical climates, coastal landforms, socio-demographic compositions (e.g. social polarisation), growth drivers (e.g. tourism & property development), and urbanisation pressures, as well as their markedly different systems of governance and land use planning. Examining both the physical and social dimensions of vulnerability gives a more complete picture of the risks faced and provides better guidance for the development of polices and plans.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
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Keywords: | climate change adaptation, subtropical cities, environmental equity, Gold Coast, Fort Lauderdale |
Research Division: | Built Environment and Design |
Research Group: | Urban and regional planning |
Research Field: | Urban analysis and development |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in built environment and design |
UTAS Author: | Byrne, J (Professor Jason Byrne) |
ID Code: | 126495 |
Year Published: | 2011 |
Deposited By: | Geography and Spatial Science |
Deposited On: | 2018-06-14 |
Last Modified: | 2018-07-17 |
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