The Rockefeller Foundation
100 Resilient Cities is a global effort pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation to help cities all over the world become more resilient to the social and environmental stressors that threaten to weaken our urban communities.
This growing global network includes government reps, NGOs, private businesses, and individual citizens. We created a digital program to drive members of the 100 Resilient Cities network to the resources available to them online. Here’s a taste.
After Sandy: Fighting the Rising Tide of Flood Insurance
Hi Mark,
It’s been more than two years since Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast, but the storm continues to impact the lives and livelihood of thousands of New Yorkers in the form of new federal flood insurance regulations and ever-increasing insurance rates.
As FEMA flood zone maps are updated over the next two years, the number of New Yorkers living in a flood-prone area will double. Many residents will be required to buy flood insurance for the first time; others will see their current premiums increase by as much as 25 percent.
That’s where the Center for NYC Neighborhoods comes in. Through partnerships with government agencies and neighborhood organizations, the CNYCN is providing those affected with insurance- and financial-counseling, along with advice on affordable renovations that will help them avoid the steepest rate hikes, while making their homes and businesses more resilient for years to come.
Find out how the Center for NYC Neighborhoods first responded to the challenge and how other resilient cities can follow New York’s lead.
Sincerely,
Michael Berkowitz
Preserving a City’s Social Identity in the Face of Change
Hello Mark,
How do urban neighborhoods embrace necessary changes while still preserving their social fabric?
We looked at one American city dealing with poverty, the threat of impending earthquakes, and the need to invest in building upgrades to find out how imminent change can be met with thoughtful community engagement.
See how Seattle’s historic Chinatown district took on a slew of new city ordinances by educating, empowering, and engaging residents with their local government.
Sincerely,
Michael Berkowitz