Yonn Dierwechter is Professor of Geography and Planning in the School of Urban Studies at the University of Washington, Tacoma. His research interests include spatial planning systems, city-regionalism, and new urban geographies of sustainability.

Dr. Dierwechter provides a compelling and comprehensive analysis of climate governance in Seattle. Through a rich and detailed case study, the book offers several conceptual interventions that allow us to better evaluate the possibilities and advances made by municipal action on climate change, as well as the inequalities that can result. This is a fantastic read for anyone interested in more socially and ecologically just urban futures under climate change. — Jennifer L. Rice, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, University of Georgia

• List of Illustrations; List of Abbreviations; 1 Introduction: Changing Seattle; 2. Background: Seattle’s Green Development Story; 3. Current Situation: Building a “Climate-Friendly” City in an Unsustainable World; 4. The Future: Climate Change, Social Vulnerabilities, and the Transformational Agenda; 5. Conclusion: Seattle’s Lessons; References; Index.

Yonn Dierwechter is Professor of Geography and Planning in the School of Urban Studies at the University of Washington, Tacoma. His research interests include spatial planning systems, city-regionalism, and new urban geographies of sustainability.

Dr. Dierwechter provides a compelling and comprehensive analysis of climate governance in Seattle. Through a rich and detailed case study, the book offers several conceptual interventions that allow us to better evaluate the possibilities and advances made by municipal action on climate change, as well as the inequalities that can result. This is a fantastic read for anyone interested in more socially and ecologically just urban futures under climate change. — Jennifer L. Rice, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, University of Georgia

• List of Illustrations; List of Abbreviations; 1 Introduction: Changing Seattle; 2. Background: Seattle’s Green Development Story; 3. Current Situation: Building a “Climate-Friendly” City in an Unsustainable World; 4. The Future: Climate Change, Social Vulnerabilities, and the Transformational Agenda; 5. Conclusion: Seattle’s Lessons; References; Index.

Yonn Dierwechter is Professor of Geography and Planning in the School of Urban Studies at the University of Washington, Tacoma. His research interests include spatial planning systems, city-regionalism, and new urban geographies of sustainability.

Dr. Dierwechter provides a compelling and comprehensive analysis of climate governance in Seattle. Through a rich and detailed case study, the book offers several conceptual interventions that allow us to better evaluate the possibilities and advances made by municipal action on climate change, as well as the inequalities that can result. This is a fantastic read for anyone interested in more socially and ecologically just urban futures under climate change. — Jennifer L. Rice, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, University of Georgia

• List of Illustrations; List of Abbreviations; 1 Introduction: Changing Seattle; 2. Background: Seattle’s Green Development Story; 3. Current Situation: Building a “Climate-Friendly” City in an Unsustainable World; 4. The Future: Climate Change, Social Vulnerabilities, and the Transformational Agenda; 5. Conclusion: Seattle’s Lessons; References; Index.