How can we plan and design stronger communities? This handbook brings together the fields of planning, disaster response, and hazards management to provide a field-tested process on how to make communities disaster-resilient.
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.
