Article on the current state of the Lower Ninth Ward and the battle to prevent overgrowth of vegetation with the slow rate of housing and economic recovery.
An open platform hosted by the Social Science Research Council for promoting collaboration and information sharing among those studying Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
"... in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, some architects and urban planners are contemplating the larger question of what form the city should take - whether restored, reimagined or something in between."
Suggestion for using Christopher Alexander's concept of a "Pattern Language" in a wiki-like way to encourage participatory revision of rebuilding plans toward a consensus view or vision.
A humanitarian aid agency supporting the transitional settlement and shelter of populations affected by conflict and natural disasters, supporting human rights, dignity, protection, health, environment, and livelihoods.
Posting by Witold Rybczynski looking at lessons from past attempts to provide emergency shelter and housing to victims of disasters.
