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Economics Economics . In the face of natural disasters and economic downturns, communities and businesses can access resources and work with economic development practitioners ...
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Communications Communications . When extreme events and hazards occur, the capacity of communications services may decrease even as demand for the services increase. Communitie ...
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Community Resilience. Incorporating resilience for buildings and infrastructure into existing community plans can lower risk across a range of sectors. * Home . Some communities are ...
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Environment and Natural Resources. Parks, open spaces, and trees within cities provide ecosystem services and shady places to relax. City planners are finding ways to enhance natural systems so that t ...
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Transportation Transportation . The safety, reliability, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure in U. S. cities is threatened by a range of climate change impacts. ...
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Planning and Land Use. Communities use planning and zoning to design their physical and social environments. Applying these same tools to address climate vulnerabilities can help them build resilience ...
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Social Equity. In urban settings, neighborhoods with low socioeconomic status have some of the highest needs for climate adaptation and resilience-building efforts. Applying the concept of social equi ...
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Water and Wastewater. City sewer systems that collect and deliver wastewater and/or stormwater to treatment facilities improve public health and keep our waterways clean. Observed increases in heavy p ...
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Energy Energy . Extreme weather- and climate-related events can stress or overwhelm power generation capacity or disrupt energy distribution. In cities, reduced access to energ ...
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Disaster Planning. Integrating the concept of resilience into disaster planning can help communities prepare for a range of hazards. After a disaster, communities can rebuild with a greater level of r ...