Post by garyriccio on May 12, 2020 11:40:33 GMT
Pandemic-Resilient Community Planning, 23 April 2020
By Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute
From the document:
Resilience refers to a system’s ability to efficiently absorb shocks. This report investigates ways that communities can increase their resilience to pandemics and other sudden economic, social or environmental risks.
Risks vary by location: urban residents have more exposure to infectious disease while rural residents are more likely to die if infected.
To improve resilience, communities need effective emergency response, contagion control, safe methods for delivering essential goods and services, adequate housing for all residents, physical and mental support for isolated people, and affordability. Infectious disease risks justify stronger efforts to eliminate homelessness.
By Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute
From the document:
Resilience refers to a system’s ability to efficiently absorb shocks. This report investigates ways that communities can increase their resilience to pandemics and other sudden economic, social or environmental risks.
Risks vary by location: urban residents have more exposure to infectious disease while rural residents are more likely to die if infected.
To improve resilience, communities need effective emergency response, contagion control, safe methods for delivering essential goods and services, adequate housing for all residents, physical and mental support for isolated people, and affordability. Infectious disease risks justify stronger efforts to eliminate homelessness.