Historic sites are often perceived as beacons of resilience for communities, acting as the inspiration to rebuild following disaster, and often act as a point where many members of a community can come together, which builds community resilience.6 Community resilience is defined as ìthe capability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from significant multi-hazard threats with minimum damage to social well-being, the economy, and the environment.î7 Historic preservation and resilience go hand in hand, sharing the holistic wellbeing of the community from the environmental to the social and economic aspects. Learn more here.
Link: https://resilientconnecticut.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3830/2023/08/Historic-Resource-Surveys-in-Risk-Zones-White-Paper-1-003.pdfTown: None Assigned
Focus Area: Planning
Type: Publications and Reports