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Hazard-Resilient Smart Growth
Living near the water has historically been—and is expected to remain—desirable, yet this choice has inherent risks. Communities face the challenge of determining where and how to accommodate growth and redevelopment given the risks posed by coastal hazards. In tandem, smart growth and hazard mitigation strategies can help communities meet their quality of life, safety, economic, environmental, and transportation goals.
Resilience Resources
The following resources provide a starting point for learning more about hazard mitigation and implementation of hazard resilient coastal smart growth.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Disaster Recovery Planning
Planning Before a Disaster Occurs
Planning After a Disaster Occurs
Case Studies
This section provides peer-to-peer case studies demonstrating hazard resilient smart growth.
Out Of Harm’s Way: Relocation Strategies To Reduce Flood Risk
Learn how Kinston, North Carolina used buyouts and relocations to permanently reduce its flood risk
Watershed Outreach Coordinators Help Municipalities Conduct Hazard Resilience Planning
Learn about the stakeholder engagement and visual approaches used to propel New Jersey towns into hazards resilience planning
Stakeholder Engagement Process Reaps Big Rewards For Climate Adaptation Project
Learn how stakeholders are using a collaborative planning process to assess their hazard risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation opportunities
Louisiana Parish Creates A Model Subdivision Ordinance To Enhance Public Safety And Resilience To Coastal Storms And Flood Events
Discover the approach used to create a model ordinance for St. Tammany Parish that enhanced public safety and community resilience to flood hazards
