Aligning private development with community needs for equity and resiliency is one of the most powerful roles of city government.
Michelle WuRead
I think if we're going to be serious as a city, as a country, about addressing climate change, addressing inequality and racial disparities, we have to start taking action at the scale that matches the urgency of the problems.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acknowledging the urgent need for action on climate change and social inequalities.
Michelle Wu emphasizes the urgency of tackling critical issues such as climate change, inequality, and racial disparities. She argues that in order for cities and countries to be taken seriously, they must take substantial, immediate action that reflects the severity of these problems, rather than merely discussing them or taking half-measures.
Themes
Climate ChangeInequalityActionUrgencySocial Justice
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about urban development, you might use this quote to highlight the importance of immediate environmental policies.
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When I first ran for City Council in 2013, I was told over and over again that I would likely lose, and for reasons beyond my control: I was too young, not born in Boston, Asian American, female.
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During natural disasters or emergencies, the most resilient communities - places that suffer the fewest casualties and rebuild more quickly - are not the wealthiest neighborhoods or ones that have spent the most on physical infrastructure, but rather the communities with the strongest social infrastructure.
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Free public transportation is the single biggest step we could take toward economic mobility, racial equity, and climate justice.
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Growing up, I never ever thought that I would or could or should be involved in politics. I didn't see anyone who looked like me in spaces of power.
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