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Extreme Weather and Cities - How Can Cities Recover from Shocks?

Jim Riley

1st December 2014

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How resilient are cities to major shocks such as extreme weather events? This short FT video explores how major cities in the US have become much more resilient to shocks and can even become stronger for their experiences!One key element of increased resilience seems to be collaboration - city planners working together to share best practice.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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