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Sat, 2012-01-28 13:15 — mdmcdonald
The Resilience Collaboratory focuses on the issues associated with dynamic adaption of social ecologies.

The mission of the Resilience Collaboratory is to find solutions associated with dynamic adaption of social ecologies to global change, societal challenges and social disruption.

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ULI Receives $800,000 Grant from the Kresge Foundation to Support Institute’s Community Resiliency Program

Wed, 2013-12-11 17:38 — Kathy Gilbeaux

The Maritime Center in New Haven during Hurricane Irene.

submitted by Bill Greenberg

uli.org - by Robert Krueger - December 11, 2013

WASHINGTON (December 11, 2013) – The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global research and education institute dedicated to responsible land use and sustainable community building, has been awarded an $800,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to support the institute’s pursuit of urban design and development practices that are more resilient and adaptable to the impact of climate change.

ULI’s community resiliency program explores how issues related to climate change are affecting the real estate industry and reshaping urban growth patterns. Through the grant from The Kresge Foundation, ULI will leverage the substantial expertise of its members to provide guidance on community building in a way that responds to inevitable climate change and sea level rise, and helps preserve the environment, boost economic prosperity, and foster a high quality of life.

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The Department of Homeland Security Announces Recipients of the 2013 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience

Sat, 2013-12-07 23:28 — Maeryn Obley

dhs.gov - December 4th, 2013 -

The Department of Homeland Security today announced that Monsignor John Brown, Walgreens drugstores, and the New York Mets have been awarded the 2013 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience, recognizing their contributions to their communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

“The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience recognizes outstanding response to a catastrophic incident and leadership in fostering resilient and prepared communities," said Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Rand Beers.

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33 Resilient Cities Announced by Rockefeller Foundation

Fri, 2013-12-06 22:56 — Kathy Gilbeaux

                                     

100resilientcities.rockefellerfoundation.org - by Judith Rodin - December 2, 2013

Today, we are excited to name the first group of cities selected through the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge – cities who have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to building their own capacities to prepare for, withstand, and bounce back rapidly from shocks and stresses.

Since we announced the challenge on our 100th birthday, May 14, 2013, the response has been enormous, with more than 1,000 registrations and nearly 400 formal applications from cities around the world. Each city was asked to present a clear and compelling description of how they are approaching and planning for resilience to decrease vulnerabilities, and after careful review of the applications, a panel of esteemed judges, including former presidents Bill Clinton and Olosegun Obasanjo, recommended the first set of 33 cities for the 100 Resilient Cities Network.

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Executive Order -- Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change

Mon, 2013-11-04 20:39 — Kathy Gilbeaux

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

whitehouse.gov - November 1, 2013

PREPARING THE UNITED STATES FOR THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to prepare the Nation for the impacts of climate change by undertaking actions to enhance climate preparedness and resilience, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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7th Annual TIDES Technology Field Demonstration

Sun, 2013-10-27 18:58 — Maeryn Obley

7th Annual TIDES TechnologyField Demonstration

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flickr.com - October 1-4th, 2013

In the link below are images from the 7th Annual TIDES Technology Field Demonstration.

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4th Annual Design Live You Give a Damn

Sat, 2013-10-05 00:28 — Maeryn Obley

The Design Like You Give a Damn banner

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architectureforhumanity.org

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Boulder Flood Relief

Mon, 2013-09-23 17:47 — Kathy Gilbeaux

                                                   CLICK HERE - BOULDER FLOOD RELIEF

            

Boulder Flood Relief is a local, boots on the ground, all-volunteer group organizing relief for displaced and in need individuals.

Call: (720) 943-4482

http://boulderfloodrelief.org/

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7 Ways the Response to a Devastating Earthquake Has Changed

Sat, 2013-09-21 23:30 — Maeryn Obley

A highway destroyed by the earthquake. Photo courtesy of Flickr/Joe Lewis

Image: A highway destroyed by the earthquake. Photo courtesy of Flickr/Joe Lewis

emergencymgmt.com - September 20th, 2013 - David Raths

Most San Francisco Bay Area residents over 30 years old remember exactly where they were at 5:04 p.m. on Oct. 17, 1989, when the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake shook the region.

I certainly do. I was just getting ready to drive home to Palo Alto, a few miles from the editorial offices of InfoWorld, a technology publication in Menlo Park, where I worked.

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Boston Tops Ranking of Energy-Efficient U.S. Cities

Sat, 2013-09-21 23:15 — Maeryn Obley

Boston scored highest among 34 citiies in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's new ranking of municipal energy savings efforts. Photograph by Shobeir Ansari, Flickr/Getty Images

Image: Boston scored highest among 34 citiies in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's new ranking of municipal energy savings efforts. Photograph by Shobeir Ansari, Flickr/Getty Images

news.nationalgeographic.com - September 17th, 2013 - Patrick J. Kiger

Though legislation to promote energy efficiency remains in a holding pattern in the U.S. Senate, there was a glimmer of good news on American cities' efforts to achieve energy savings on their own.

According to a new ranking by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, many of the nation's cities are instituting a variety of energy-saving measures such as requiring more efficient building designs, building electric vehicle charging stations, and promoting bike sharing. (See related story: "Bike-Share Schemes Shift Into High Gear.")

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Resilient Communities for America - Agreement

Sun, 2013-06-30 22:05 — Kathy Gilbeaux

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resilientamerica.org

Mayors and county leaders: Sign the Resilient Communities for America Agreement and showcase your leadership and commitment to creating more resilient cities, towns, and counties. Join the new movement of resilient cities and counties that are taking smart steps to prepare for climate change and energy challenges, and turning adversity into economic opportunity.

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