The Agile City

"The Agile City" by James S. Russell explores how retrofitting urban areas, including buildings and communities, can effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. The book emphasizes the potential for rapid, cost-effective improvements to cut carbon output, alongside redesigning urban systems like transportation, water, and real estate to foster economic and environmental resilience. By highlighting strategies that generate multiple benefits, the author advocates for adaptable, forward-thinking approaches to create sustainable and thriving cities.