Adaptation by design - a guide for sustainable communities

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With the appropriate policies in place, spatial planning and urban design can provide vital tools for ensuring local level adaptation. The aim of Climate Change Adaptation by Design is to communicate the importance of adapting to some degree of inevitable climate change, and to show how adaptation can be integrated into the planning, design and development of new and existing communities.
Drawing on research published as part of the UK's Building Knowledge for a Changing Climate programme, the guide uniquely considers how adaptation options are influenced by geographical location and the scale of development. It considers the interrelated roles of the planning system, communities, other stakeholders and delivery bodies. It seeks to ensure a better understanding of climate risks while demonstrating effective adaptation strategies through case studies from around the world.

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