2 Water Talks: Too Much

Episode Notes It was the water that made Manhattan a desirable place already for the Dutch in the 17th century. Writer and historian Russell Shorto brings that story to life during a walk through what was once New Amsterdam. It was that same water that almost drowned the city when Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. In a twist of history, Sandy brought the Dutch back. Special envoy for international water affairs Henk Ovink was instrumental in bringing about the UN Conference on water, hosted by the Netherlands and Tajikistan. And architect and urban designer Matthijs Bouw is designing new infrastructure to repair and prepare New York for the next storm. Flood protection the Dutch way, with not just concrete walls but with green public spaces and parks and promenades, all built with American go-get-it-ness. LINKS: Russell Shorto Matthijs Bouw East Side Coastal Resiliency Project The Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan UN Water Conference "Image Credit: Rebuild by Design/The BIG Team.” This podcast is powered by Pinecast.