Project Recovery offers a roadmap for rebuilding more sustainable and climate-resilient communities after wildfires and other disasters.
A report from the Urban Land Institute, UCLA, and USC offers guidelines for more resilient, sustainable rebuilding in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. The project includes “in-depth technical analysis and actionable recommendations to accelerate recovery and build long-term resilience in communities.”
The researchers identified roadblocks to recovery and strategies for resolving issues. These include standardizing debris removal, streamlining the permitting process, stabilizing the property insurance market, and focusing on increased preparedness and resilience in rebuilt infrastructure.
The report elevates the need to account for long-term climate adaptation in rebuilding plans. “Strategies identified in the report include prioritizing inclusive community engagement, accounting for post-disaster emotional stress in recovery and resilience planning, and incorporating wildfire-resilient vegetation and land-use management practices.”
Stuart Gabriel, director of the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate, said the project is intended to offer “ongoing relevance” as a framework for how to respond to similar events in the future.
FULL STORY: Urban Land Institute, UCLA, USC Release Comprehensive Roadmap for Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in Los Angeles
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