Social Infrastructure
topic on 1 show · 3 statements across 1 episodes
3 statements about Social Infrastructure, every show
Klinenberg: Every Climate Plan Needs a Social Infrastructure Plan
“So I think every climate plan needs to have a social infrastructure plan.”
Klinenberg: Public libraries are the quintessential model of social infrastructure
“The public library is kind of the quintessential social infrastructure for me. A branch library that lets you in regardless of your social class or your race or your age or your citizenship status, you know, that recognizes and respects you when you walk in th…”
Klinenberg: Neighbor Welfare Checks Prevent Fatalities During Extreme Heat
“And it turns out in a heat wave that knock on the door can make the difference between life and death because it's not that hard to protect someone from a heat wave. They just need to get exposed to cool water or air conditioning. You know, if you get to them …”