Rebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience
AIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devastating wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes, businesses, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety, resilience, and long-term sustainability of our communities.
This webinar will explore the critical role of infrastructure and community support systems in fostering long-term resilience following disasters. Moving beyond individual property rebuilding, we will focus on strategies that strengthen communities as a whole. Topics will include sustainable infrastructure solutions such as green infrastructure and microgrids, as well as approaches to bolstering social networks through resilience hubs and neighborhood emergency plans. We’ll also dive into economic recovery, local business support, and environmental restoration, alongside risk mitigation strategies. Finally, the session will address health and well-being initiatives vital for the recovery of affected communities. Join us for a deep dive into building stronger, more resilient communities that can thrive in the face of future challenges.
Objectives:
Discuss the design and implementation of sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.
Explore methods for enhancing social and community networks to improve disaster preparedness and response.
Analyze strategies and programs for fostering economic recovery and supporting local businesses post-disaster.
Review environmental restoration techniques and risk mitigation strategies to minimize future disaster impacts.
Identify programs and initiatives that support the health and well-being of communities affected by disasters.
(*Virtual on Zoom. Register below to receive the access link)
FEATURED SPEAKERS: (12:00pm – 1:30pm)
Aaron Vaden-Youmans, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead, Grimshaw
Heather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal, ARUP
Brittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer, ARUP
Casey Castor, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability, Practice
Moderated by:
Greg Kochanowski, AIA, ASLA – Design Principal, Practice & Founder, The Wild: A Research Lab
Mohamed Sharif, AIA, RIBA – Partner, Sharif, Lynch: Architecture & Director, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design