Interview with
Mara Bún

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Was there a reason you looked to Greensburg and New Orleans as post-disaster case studies for your piece above other locations?

There are other examples around the world [of sustainability-focused renewal projects] on a smaller scale, but I think the Greensburg example in particular is the only one that I’m aware of where the community came together for such an extensive and informed deliberation.

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