Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC）
10/24/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST
Presenter: Jiaming Xu
PhD Candidate, School of Architecture and Urban Planning HUST
Supervisor: Prof. Hong Geng
Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song
Abstract:
The World Bank estimates that by 2050, over 140 million people may be displaced due to the escalating climate crisis. In the U.S., increasingly severe weather patterns and rising sea levels have forced Newtok to become one of the first villages to relocate due to climate change. Tribal, state, federal, and non-governmental agencies agree that a community-wide relocation is the best long-term adaptation strategy. However, despite the substantial efforts of the Tribe and these agencies over the past 20 years, the relocation remains incomplete. The policy and practical challenges have been significant. This paper delves into the specific issues faced during the relocation of the Newtok community, as well as the existing policies, governance models, and planning responses. Through Newtok’s case study, I aim to share personal insights on community relocation research for further discussion.