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Analysis of Urbanization and Climate Change Effects on Community Resilience in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas

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  • George Atisa

    (Department of Public Affairs and Security Studies, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

  • Alexis E. Racelis

    (School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

Abstract

Disruptive development events have tested and will continue to test community resilience as people work to balance healthy living, economic growth, and environmental quality. Aspects of urbanization, if not designed and guided by healthy living strategies, convert natural areas into built environments, thus reducing the diversity of plant and animal species that are the foundation of resilience in communities. In this study, we attempted to answer the following question: What are the most effective ways to ensure that ongoing urbanization and climate change do not negatively affect ecological services and community resilience in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV)? The region is experiencing a high urban growth rate and is also one of the poorest regions in Texas. Thus, it has an inadequate capacity to prevent or mitigate climate change-related threats and take advantage of opportunities associated with urbanization. Using qualitative analysis, we consulted existing literature to identify relevant leverage points that can help foster regional resilience capacity. The findings show that there are very strong leverage points that can produce cumulative desired resilience outcomes, but these have not been incorporated into policy and natural systems in the RGV.

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  • George Atisa & Alexis E. Racelis, 2022. "Analysis of Urbanization and Climate Change Effects on Community Resilience in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(15), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:15:p:9049-:d:870196
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