From the ground up : local efforts to create resilient cities Foreword by Eric W. Sanderson Preface Introduction: Reimagining our cities Part 1: Reclaim the streets. Places by people San Francisco ; Safe streets for everyone Minneapolis ; Making the city accessible New York City ; Essay: Building the inclusive cities from the ground up by Tamika L. Butler Part 2: Tear up the concrete. Living with water New Orleans ; Watershed planning Portland ; Green spaces for all Philadelphia ; Essay: Green infrastructure lessons from US cities by Mami Hara Part 3: Plant the city. Canopy cover in the City of trees Washington DC ; From street trees to natural areas New York City ; The forest in the city Baltimore Part 4: Adapt the shoreline. Restoring nature and building equity San Francisco ; Growing one billion oysters New York City ; Moving away from the coast Louisiana ; Essay: Adapting urban district to sea=level rise by mimicking natural processes by Kristina Hill Conclusion: A path forward.