architectural conjecture :: urban speculation :: landscape futures
Article outlining the current resistnace to mitigation measures proposed by FEMA for the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Suggestion for using Christopher Alexander's concept of a "Pattern Language" in a wiki-like way to encourage participatory revision of rebuilding plans toward a consensus view or vision.
Overview of American Planning Association activities and resources for Hurricane Katrina recovery planning.
"An American Institute of Certified Planners professional development workshop for city and county planners, elected officials, and consultants".
This article "discusses specific zoning techniques that can be used in the aftermath of natural disasters to redress obvious vulnerabilities in the community as well as to help rebuild a more vibrant and disaster-resistant local economy".
"The purpose of these guidelines is to help coastal communities ... understand their tsunami hazards, exposure, and vulnerability, and to mitigate the resulting risk through land use planning, site planning, and building design".
