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[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

It's a big day for Louisiana! @LouisianaCPRA board unanimously approved the 2023 Coastal Master Plan-a guide for coastal adaptation over the next 50 years, guiding $50 billion investments along the coast. This has been a labor of love alongside incredible collaborators.

[SCAPE @scape_studio]

Today, the @louisianacpra board unanimously approved the 2023 Coastal Master Plan—a living document which has driven investment of over $21.4 billion in risk reduction and restoration projects since the agency's creation after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

[Dezeen @dezeen]

British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its plans to redevelop the waterfront of the resort town of Larnaca in Cyprus.
https://t.co/RLVuMYIis4

[Urban Design Forum @UDFNYC]

Thanks @NYCMayor! We’re excited to have your support as we help city and community leaders bring a food-forward neighborhood to life.

Check out our toolkit at https://t.co/JRspCDZzMD 🌱

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

In June we released the Neighborhood Fare toolkit — an incredible resource to support investment in community-led food systems. So proud to see @NYCMayor's endorsement. I’m particularly excited for the Assessment Tool! Check it out at https://t.co/OvwiiRrYvm cc: @UDFNYC

[NYC Planning @NYCPlanning]

City Planning and @nycfood today announced an important collaboration with @UDFNYC aimed at improving local food infrastructure and availability. Learn more from @NYCMayor: https://t.co/AGMcJ1dUJs

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

This spring we've created an illustration to show how a food-forward NYC neighborhood might look like with investment in neighborhood infrastructure and community-based efforts for a thriving food system! cc: @UDFNYC @oliveontheweb @crystaljeksi @krsacco @partnerpartners

[NYC Planning @NYCPlanning]

Food makes the heart grow fonder!🍎We are excited to work with @UDFNYC's work to advance food equity in NYC. Check it out and help us make all of our communities healthy! https://t.co/l8SqjGuYd8

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

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[SCAPE @scape_studio]

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the firm, SCAPE is proud to announce the promotion of 9 staff members: Grace Prem, Despo Thoma, Daniel Hernandez, Greta Ruedisueli, Tanner Perrin, Rose Lee, Kirk Gordon, Bryce Vogel, and Dylan Zingg.
https://t.co/t2OYH1cgVH

[SCAPE @scape_studio]

Exciting news from Florida: the @cityofpensacola just approved $6.9M in construction funds for the first phase of improvements to Bruce Beach—one of two 'catalyst projects' identified in the original Pensacola Waterfront Framework Plan. (via @pnj)
https://t.co/Iai8XqbsXE

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

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[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

#Natureishealing, but for real😭

[SCAPE @scape_studio]

Landmark moment of joy for SCAPE: a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) was spotted on one of the emergent Living Breakwaters out in Raritan Bay—dubbed Stanley by the on-site team. Stanley’s ‘banana pose’ is a way for seals to regulate their body temperature and dry off. (📸: Ali Faris)

[SCAPE @scape_studio]

Out in Raritan Bay, SCAPE is piloting a model for rebuilding natural infrastructure at scale. @ClarkMindock spoke with @KateOrff, @ShaunDonovanNYC, and @BillionOyster for the @guardian—out today. https://t.co/NZ4x5DqyhW

[Tim McDonnell @timmcdonnell]

Tons to unpack in new #IPCC report, but one thing I found interesting is the growing risk of "maladaptation"—i.e. climate adaptation strategies that actually make things worse. Report finds "increased evidence" of it "across many sectors & regions" https://t.co/wLM26McMIG 🧵

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

1.3 miles of man-made oyster reefs along the coast of Louisiana is not a small feat — more of this: an urge to actively adapt our ecosystems and a thriving working coast 🦪🪸
@CRCL1988 @RestoreDelta

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

Man-made oyster-shell barrier reefs cut the rate of shoreline recession by about half. A new documentary follows an organization in New Orleans helping to protect the city’s coasts. https://t.co/Xv3GAl7D3B

[MTA @MTA]

Today @GovKathyHochul announced her transformational vision for Brooklyn and Queens.

The Interborough Express, running along 14mi of existing freight tracks, would stretch from Bay Ridge to Jackson Hts and could connect up to 17 subway lines + @LIRR, serving ~1M riders daily.

[Philip Oldfield @SustainableTall]

This is a remarkable graphic

There is 1120Gt of biological life on earth - all plants, humans, animals, bacteria, *everything*

In comparison there is 549Gt of concrete, 92Gt of bricks, 386Gt of aggregates and 65Gt of asphalt

https://t.co/Kx5Uf82U27

[Eric Klinenberg @EricKlinenberg]

Must read⁩ for everyone interested in climate change, adaptation, and resilience, but also for those who care about bigger challenges, like democracy and progress and how we solve hard problems in divided times. Bravo ⁦@kimmelman⁩ ⁦@nytimes⁩ https://t.co/r40YkXZm6x

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

@peyton_s_jones I'm so sorry Peyton, this sucks.

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

Looking forward to working with this incredible and diverse cohort of emerging leaders in urban design, development, policy, and advocacy to investigate how design can address social or political challenges in New York City!

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

🎉Thrilled to announce that I've been selected as a Forefront Fellow for @UDFNYC's 2021-22 program, Neighborhood Fare.
https://t.co/o84LAp7XUt

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

This year's fellowship explores how to foster food equity in every NYC neighborhood through the built environment. In Phase I, we'll partner with @NYCPlanning and @nycfood to investigate how city government can strengthen community-based infrastructure to advance food equity.

[Despo Thoma @despothoma]

#ClimateActionNow

[Thomas Kennedy @tomaskenn]

Scary footage from a ferry evacuating people from out of control wildfires in greece. The climate crisis is here and we need to act now.