PositiveThe New York TimesInsightful and richly detailed, Disposable Citytells the story of Miami’s preparedness for the sea level increase that is sure to come, giving special emphasis to its potential social and economic impact ... Ariza is at his most perceptive when discussing climate gentrification and cultural preservation, neither of which receives much attention in strategies for saving the city ... Disposable City covers a vast territory, yet readers are likely to notice the absence of comparison to other vulnerable cities. Some might also raise eyebrows at the unconventional ending Ariza devised for the book. But they will appreciate its narrative force and Ariza’s adroitness in making a complicated subject accessible.
