Audrey Wachs is a New York–based writer and urban planner who loves terra cotta and hot takes

Staying afloat in 2100

Staying afloat in 2100

Staying Afloat in 2100: Evaluating Fiscal and Land Use Options for Coastal Adaptation in Massachusetts investigates adaptation approaches within current fiscal constrains for areas threatened by sea level rise. I co-edited the report and contributed original research on financial planning scenarios for elevating single-family homes and utilities out of the flood zone (p. 60). The report won the 2020 American Planning Association (APA) award for best student research. Read the full report here.

How this ultra-reflective white paint curbs heat gain

How this ultra-reflective white paint curbs heat gain

Not your mama's terracotta

Not your mama's terracotta