Planning for a Sustainable Future: The Link Between Hazard Mitigation and Livability
FEMA 364
Resistance to disasters is a critical characteristic of a livable and sustainable community. This booklet illustrates how communities, whether in planning for hazard mitigation before disaster strikes or in initiating recovery planning after one occurs, can integrate the concepts and principles of sustainable development into each phase of mitigation planning. The booklet also shows how disaster resistance can be a catalyst to help communities incorporate sustainable development practices into their day-to-day planning and development functions. Finally, the booklet gives real-life examples of communities that have successfully implemented sustainable development practices in their community and describes how citizens and local officials can become advocates for disaster resistance as a part of sustainable development and livability in their communities.
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