Hazard Mitigation

This blog post examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and presents several strategies for planners to address its effect on housing, transportation, and urban development. It reviews the distribution of impact between rural and urban communities and outlines strategies for responding to the crisis and promoting resiliency. The blog post recommends several short-term and long-term strategies for improving capacity to response to contagious disease events, public health, and sustainability.