Publisher's Synopsis
Community resilience requires collaboration across many sectors and professions, and this book's interdisciplinary authorship reflects that collaboration. Chapters present perspectives on:
- Recommended approaches and resources;
- Resilient infrastructure;
- Avoiding legal challenges to higher standards for development and redevelopment;
- Organizational resilience and business continuity;
- Resilient agriculture and environmental considerations;
- Financial considerations;
- Measuring and assessing risk;
- The role of lawyers in promoting resilience;
- Government leadership in promoting resilience;
- Collaboration and building a culture of continuity; and
- International standards on resilience.
