From sea level rise to heat waves, from storm surge to drought, the many impacts of climate change threaten the built environment in ways that have serious consequences for the health, viability, and economic vitality of our cities. Investments in community resilience are increasing through both public sector programs and private sector involvement.

ULI Sacramento in partnership with Sacramento Valley Section APA held a ‘Developing Urban Resilience’ webinar August 28th.

Leah Sheppard and Elizabeth Foster, both with the Urban Land Institute Resiliency division, highlighted innovative city policies that respond to climate risk and

that create new mechanisms for private sector participation in adaptation and mitigation. Examples of real estate projects and policies that showcase best practices in resilient design are outlined in the program powerpoint. Past ULI Chair, Marq Truscott, FASLA, moderated a local panel with guest speakers Dalton Lavoie of Stantec and Rachel Huang of SMUD and discussed local initiatives for enhancing our region’s resilience. Please find a link to the powerpoint presentation, along with additional resources below.

Urban Land Institute Developing Urban Resilience site:

Developing Urban Resilience

Link to all ULI Urban Resilience reports including those mentioned in the presentation.

Powerpoint Urban Resilience