Urban Planning for Disaster Recovery and Resilience

When disasters impact urban areas, rebuilding requires more than just replacing infrastructure—it demands thoughtful, equitable planning. This text-based course guides you through the essential principles of post-disaster urban planning and community redevelopment. You will learn how to design recovery strategies that prioritize community needs, modern resilience, and spatial justice. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational concepts of urban planning and disaster recovery cycles - Analyze community-led planning models that empower local residents during rebuilding - Evaluate infrastructure and housing redevelopment strategies for vulnerable neighborhoods - Apply modern climate change adaptation and resilience frameworks to urban spaces - Navigate the policy and ethical considerations of post-disaster resource allocation Starting with basic terminology and planning history, the course transitions into practical frameworks and case-study-inspired scenarios to help you understand how theory translates to real-world impact. This course is designed for beginners, community advocates, and aspiring planners with no prior experience required. Read, analyze, and build the foundational knowledge needed to help communities recover and thrive.