Using Smart Growth Principles for Safe Density
Urban Planning for Wildfire Safety
Smart Growth Solutions for Wildfire Safety
We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community while promoting Smart Growth principles by maintaining a focus on wildfire risk and its relationship to urban planning and policy.
Articles
Explore our data analysis, explainers, and strategy documents on creating a safer San Diego.
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Urban Planning is Critical for Wildfire Risk Reduction
As Los Angeles reels from the devastating loss of 16,251 structures and…
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Fire Zone Map Comparison
A Visual Guide to the Changes Despite the Fire Hazard Zone Maps…
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City Fails Brush Fire Safety Audit
Lack of Brush Management is the Fuse to the San Diego Powder…
Promoting Safety in Wildfire Zones
Project PAUSE pulls together the interests of disparate interest groups under the umbrella of public safety. Residents desire a safe place to live, homeowners and business want to have reasonable insurance rates, developers need predictable markets, and civic leadership needs to increase public safety while containing costs.
Plan
Establish a framework for wildfire resilience by analyzing historical data and current risk factors
Assess
onduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in fire-prone areas and evaluate infrastructure needs.
Understand
Develop updated evacuation plans based on community-specific challenges and resident needs.
Secure
Improve firefighting infrastructure and emergency response capabilities to ensure safety in high-risk zones.
Execute
Strengthen building codes and land use policies to prioritize wildfire resilience and enforce best practices for future development.
Empowering Safe Urban Planning Strategies
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