Urban Planning for Disaster Recovery and Housing Resilience

When natural disasters strike, rebuilding communities requires strategic, equitable, and resilient urban planning. This text-only course guides you through the core concepts of post-disaster urban planning and housing recovery. You will explore practical frameworks for assessing structural hazards, organizing community-led rebuilding efforts, and implementing long-term resilience strategies. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational phases of disaster recovery; Analyze post-disaster housing challenges, including hidden environmental hazards like mold contamination; Apply community-driven planning principles to ensure equitable neighborhood reconstruction; Evaluate policy tools and funding mechanisms for resilient rebuilding; Integrate modern climate adaptation into recovery plans. The course begins with key terminology and foundational definitions of disaster recovery cycles before moving into practical planning strategies. You will study written case analyses, explore housing rehabilitation workflows, and complete scenario-based exercises. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring urban planners, and community advocates, with no prior experience required. Start your journey toward building stronger, more resilient communities today.