Post Disaster RedevelopmentPost Disaster Redevelopment
The Punta Gorda ExperienceThe Punta Gorda Experience
By: Mitchell S. AustinBy: Mitchell S. Austin©2008©2008
Short Term Issues-Long Term Problems Temporary housing
How is it placed Where do you put it Location, location,
location: Public schools Healthcare facilities Shopping Workplaces Social services Public Transit
Business is Key Businesses need an
immediate response 80% of businesses open
in Punta Gorda on August 12th, 2004 were not open three months post event
50% of businesses open August 12th, 2004 were not open on August 13th, 2005
Public Infrastructure Planning Where should our
stuff really be?
How should it really be built?
Do your “blue sky planning”
Lessons Learned Building Services
need intelligence immediately
Planners & Emergency Managers need to communicate
Dealing with FEMA and DEM
Document, document, document Be prepared to tell your story to dozens
of different people to get the desired results
Don’t be afraid to tell them NO, they know disasters-you know your community
Creative Solutions Never underestimate
the value of well organized volunteers
Be proactive: Reach out to community groups
Be positive about the citizen/business groups that form post event
Private Sector investment dollars chase Public Sector investments….
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