Nashville

Nashville’s Resilience Journey

Nashville is projected to grow by 186,000 residents and 326,000 jobs in the next 25 years, reshaping the demographic and economic landscape of the city. Increasing diversity will require efforts to build social cohesion between new and existing communities. Emerging industries in the city increasingly require advanced skills, but only 32% of residents have a college degree or higher. The city seeks to develop citizens’ workplace skills and align new talent with emerging sectors.

Nashville’s population surge strains a more densely built environment that is more vulnerable to rainfall flooding. The largest waterway and receiving stream for surface runoff in the county, the Cumberland River, is meters away from Nashville’s thriving downtown economic hub. Flooding is estimated to cost the city in excess of $132 million annually in damage and disruption to business. Flood events also impact critical infrastructure including water supply, transportation, energy, and communication systems. Nashville has coordinated past responses through an Emergency Operations Center and opened emergency shelters to house residents displaced by flooding.

News and Resources

Building Resilience in South LA Café: Empowering a Community

Building Resilience in South LA Café: Empowering a Community

The South LA Café and Resilience Center is not just a coffeehouse or community center; it's a symbol of empowerment and resilience. Born from a history of adversity, it stands as a sanctuary for ...
Speaker Series 2023 #8 | Beyond the Closing Ceremony: Leaving a resilient legacy in the wake of major sports events

Speaker Series 2023 #8 | Beyond the Closing Ceremony: Leaving a resilient legacy in the wake of major sports events

Hosting a major sports event often requires significant investment in infrastructure, such as transportation, accommodation, and sporting facilities. It is also essential to prioritize ...
Speaker Series 2023 #7 | Urban Mobility: Innovating Through Payments

Speaker Series 2023 #7 | Urban Mobility: Innovating Through Payments

Urban mobility is the backbone of a city, as it enables people to access vital spaces for work, education and leisure. As rapid urbanization continues to intensify pressure on infrastructure and ...

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