After Covid-19 shocked the world a few years ago, efforts on the island of Nantucket to keep the island sustainable and more self-reliant kicked into high gear. Envision Resilience’s staff writer, Anna Popnikolova, interviewed several key players in the island’s agriculture and local food businesses on the importance of locally-grown produce, community-based solutions and teaching lessons of sustainability early.

Austin Hsu completed the Envision Resilience Narragansett Bay Challenge in 2022 and changed his career plans to return to Taiwan as a city planner. In January 2023, he and the other students in the Challenge won the Rhode Island APA student awards for their work. In this article, he describes his artistic process to create his unique designs for Warren, RI. From drawing most of his designs by hand to including a unique comic strip, Austin’s creativity is undeniable.