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What Is the Strong Towns Response to Natural Disasters?
Oct 16, 2024
The hosts tackle the challenging concept of managed retreat, highlighting the struggles of relocating communities from disaster-prone areas. They explore Hurricane Helen's aftermath in North Carolina, drawing comparisons to Hurricane Katrina and emphasizing community resilience. The discussion also delves into the limitations of current disaster management strategies and the fragile insurance landscape during crises. Innovative solutions and proactive planning are deemed essential as climate risks escalate and urban recovery becomes increasingly complex.
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- Managed retreat aims to relocate populations at risk from natural disasters, but current government efforts are significantly insufficient.
- The emotional ties to homes complicate relocation efforts, necessitating a balance between risk mitigation and community attachment in disaster responses.
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Upcoming Local Motive Training Sessions
A series of local motive training sessions is scheduled to start on September 12th, aimed at equipping advocates with essential tools for enhancing their communities. The workshops will take place every Thursday at 12 p.m. Central and cover a range of topics including safe school transportation, housing investments that support neighborhoods, and the concept of 'third places' through tactical urbanism. These sessions will feature guest speakers from various organizations like Better Block and Blue Zones, alongside presentations from Strongtown staff. Attendees can choose to participate in individual sessions or purchase a round trip ticket for access to all eight workshops.
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