LA SAFE Regional Adaptation Strategy
Equity is another critical consideration for regional planning. An effective regional approach should take into consideration the dynamics of shifting populations within the context of land loss and other environmental changes, which often result in those who are most vulnerable being left behind in areas that no longer provide access to adequate infrastructure, services, or social networks.
Investments made using a regional framework should address these dynamics and be directed towards areas of greatest need. Just as the Louisiana Office of Community Development adheres to HUD’s requirements for investing in areas in which at least 51% of the
population is low- to moderate-income, a regional plan should call for other public entities to prioritize and coordinate investments in areas of greatest need.
Summary
LA SAFE provides a regional strategy and six individual parish strategies. The regional plan describes regional-scale challenges and corresponding program and policy recommendations. Each parish strategy provides more detailed recommendations and includes six project proposals applicable to that specific parish. The strategies are designed to be read independently or together.
Options Considered
The following resilience actions were considered in the development of this plan. To explore other resilience actions that may be applicable to your community, visit the complete Options Database.
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