Tag: Community Resilience
Inwood Hill Park Recovery: NYC’s Fire Season Impact
New York City's Inwood Hill Park, nestled in Northern Manhattan, recently faced the aftermath of an unprecedented fire season in November 2024. The New York Fire Department reported a staggering 229 brush fires across...
Rebuilding in LA After Fires: Pros and Cons Explained
David Brancaccio, a seasoned journalist in public radio and television, found himself at the center of a devastating disaster when Los Angeles was hit by fires in January. Having recently purchased a home in...
Climate Change and Public Parks: Uniting Communities for Sustainability
The EXPLORE Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to enhance outdoor access, was recently passed by Congress in 2024. This success highlighted a common love for nature that transcends political divisions, paving the...
Cuts to HUD Office Could Delay Disaster Aid for N.C. Communities
Lack of Staffing Cuts Could Hinder Disaster Aid for N.C. CommunitiesCanton, N.C., a resilient mountain town of 4,400 people west of Asheville, has faced numerous challenges in recent years, from Tropical Storm Fred in...
Residents of Cedar Key, Florida Consider Island’s Future After Three Hurricanes
Residents of Cedar Key, Florida Face Uncertain Future After Multiple HurricanesCEDAR KEY, Fla.—As Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the island fishing village of Cedar Key, Florida, Timothy Solano, a young clam farmer, grappled with...
