{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/67521e966af55bd515cb2649?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1299 || sponge cities","description":"<p>Sponge cities use nature and science to work with the environment and improve the ecosystem. Sustainable infrastructure is not only good for the people in the city, but the environment as a whole. </p><p><br></p><p>The definition: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge_city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge_city</a></p><p><br></p><p>The main source article: <a href=\"https://www.theurbanist.org/2023/02/08/urbanism-101-what-is-a-sponge-city/#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9CSponge%20City%E2%80%9D%20first,water%20during%20times%20of%20rainfall.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theurbanist.org/2023/02/08/urbanism-101-what-is-a-sponge-city/#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9CSponge%20City%E2%80%9D%20first,water%20during%20times%20of%20rainfall.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Further reading: <a href=\"https://climatechampions.unfccc.int/what-are-sponge-cities-and-how-can-they-prevent-floods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://climatechampions.unfccc.int/what-are-sponge-cities-and-how-can-they-prevent-floods/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Kongjian video that inspired this episode: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@museumofscience/video/7432675896617700650?_r=1&amp;_t=8ryGZXBFZiJ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@museumofscience/video/7432675896617700650?_r=1&amp;_t=8ryGZXBFZiJ</a></p><p><br></p><p>Kongjian interview I pulled quotes from: <a href=\"https://metropolismag.com/viewpoints/kongjian-yu-interview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://metropolismag.com/viewpoints/kongjian-yu-interview/</a></p><p><br></p><p>DONATE:<a href=\"http://www.pcrf.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.pcrf.net</a></p><p>Get Involved:<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vtMLLOzuc6GpkFySyVtKQOY2j-Vvg0UsChMCFst_WLA/edit#gid=1653697245\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Operation Olive Branch: Spreadsheets + Links</a></p><p><br></p><p>GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com</a></p><p>TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast</a></p><p>OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast</a></p><p><em>OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE:</em><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/juliemerica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> www.youtube.com/juliemerica</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Julie Merica"}