TED: Detroit's climate crisis -- and how to build a resilient future everywhere | Anika Goss

The video discusses Detroit's historical context, current challenges, and future vision. It highlights the city's economic and climate vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for resilience through technology, investment, and community engagement. The speaker envisions a sustainable and equitable Detroit, drawing on personal family history and broader socio-economic trends.

What was a key factor in Detroit's past that contributed to its status as a haven for middle-class families?

• Abundant job opportunities in agriculture

• Strong community connectivity and green spaces

• High levels of foreign investment

• Advanced public transportation systems

What percentage of Detroit's population identifies as black or Latino?

• 50%

• 60%

• 84%

• 70%

What event is described as a more than 500-year rain event in Detroit?

• A snowstorm

• A hurricane

• A tornado

• 8 inches of rain over three days

What is one of the proposed solutions to improve Detroit's resilience to climate change?

• Investing in new manufacturing plants

• Developing green stormwater infrastructure

• Increasing the number of highways

• Building more shopping malls

What is a major industry that is growing in Detroit and could help solve climate issues?

• Tourism

• Textile production

• Advanced technology and tech-based businesses

• Automobile manufacturing

What is a key aspect of the speaker's vision for Detroit's neighborhoods?

• More industrial sites

• Higher population density

• Urban forests and sustainable gardens

• Increased commercial zones

What is the speaker's ultimate goal for future generations in Detroit?

• To reduce the city's population

• To maintain economic prosperity and community spaces

• To migrate to other cities

• To focus solely on industrial growth