Calibrating Coastal Resilience presents a conceptual reimagining of place in the era of climate change. The terroir framework introduced by the authors offers a holistic, data-driven approach to assessing vulnerabilities in the built environment. Inspired by the hyper-local relationships between humans, cultural traditions, and urban and natural contexts, the authors develop a place-based, historically sympathetic methodology for guiding climate-related urban policies, designs, and actions in coastal areas. Coastal communities have been among the first to experience the devastating consequences of the climate crisis. Using case studies from South Florida, the book illustrates the unique climate risks for this region, including flooding, hurricane, and sea-level rise scenarios, with a focus on the preservation of historic neighborhoods and buildings and reinforcement of built structures.
Drawing from the authors- extensive experience in community planning and historic pr
