Redefining Sustainability: The Gulf Coast Community Design Studio

"Following an extreme weather event, common challenges planners are sure to encounter include the nostalgic weight of grief and the imperative to rebuild more sustainably. In post-Katrina Biloxi (MS), the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS) model for sustainable recovery includes a human...

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Published in:Journal of the American Planning Association 2014-10, Vol.80 (4), p.398-399
Main Author: Wilson, Barbara Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:"Following an extreme weather event, common challenges planners are sure to encounter include the nostalgic weight of grief and the imperative to rebuild more sustainably. In post-Katrina Biloxi (MS), the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS) model for sustainable recovery includes a human-centered approach that allows its residents to simultaneously grieve for the past, thoughtfully consider present needs, and collectively plan for the future."
ISSN:0194-4363
1939-0130
DOI:10.1080/01944363.2014.990327