New Orleans

New Orleans’ Resilience Journey

New Orleans has unique experience in dealing with and recovering from major urban emergencies. Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Isaac, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the city’s frequent boil water advisories – New Orleans has learned important lessons about what it takes to become a vibrant, resilient city that serves all its residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

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Implementing Resilience beyond  Saving Lives and Protecting Property

Implementing Resilience beyond Saving Lives and Protecting Property

City will now develop resilience strategy to identify vulnerabilities and prepare to face challenges related to urbanization, drought and extreme heat August 31st, 2022- Monterrey, the second ...
IRA boosts the fight for resilience in cities;  The Resilient Cities Network welcomes landmark legislation

IRA boosts the fight for resilience in cities; The Resilient Cities Network welcomes landmark legislation

(R-Cities) – New York. - Cities are on the frontline in fighting the effects of climate change and the environmental injustice that often follows. The Resilient Cities Network, a cities’ lead ...

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