Planning for Community Resilience - Masterson, Jaimie Hicks; Peacock, Walter Gillis; Zandt, Shannon S van; Grover, Himanshu; Schwarz, Lori Feild; Cooper, John T
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Disasters expose more than just physical damage--they reveal where communities are most vulnerable. Planning for Community Resilience offers a practical framework to help cities assess risk and prepare for future events through a process that combines hazard mitigation with inclusive community planning. Using lessons from post-hurricane recovery in Galveston, Texas, the book introduces the Disaster Impacts Model to evaluate physical, infrastructural, and social vulnerabilities. It provides a clear method for guiding planning decisions that strengthen resilience, protect lives, and prioritize…mehr

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Disasters expose more than just physical damage--they reveal where communities are most vulnerable. Planning for Community Resilience offers a practical framework to help cities assess risk and prepare for future events through a process that combines hazard mitigation with inclusive community planning. Using lessons from post-hurricane recovery in Galveston, Texas, the book introduces the Disaster Impacts Model to evaluate physical, infrastructural, and social vulnerabilities. It provides a clear method for guiding planning decisions that strengthen resilience, protect lives, and prioritize equity. Essential reading for planners, officials, and local leaders committed to long-term community strength.
Autorenporträt
Jaimie Hicks Masterson is the Program Coordinator of Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University. Walter Gillis Peacock, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning and Director of the Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center at Texas A&M University. Shannon S. Van Zandt, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning and the Director of the Center for Housing and Urban Development at Texas A&M University. Himanshu Grover, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Planning at the University of Buffalo. Lori Feild Schwarz is the Comprehensive Planning Manager for the City of Plano, Texas. John T. Cooper, Jr., Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University.