Using Smart Growth Principles for Safe Density
Urban Planning for Wildfire Safety
Wildfire Risk Reduction and Asset Protection Working Group Meeting
Tuesday, April 8th at 1pm.
United Policyholders‘ WRAP meeting will feature a panel of experts who have toured the impacted areas following the Los Angeles wildfires. The panel will share their observations and findings and how they can inform our collective efforts to advance risk reduction measures as a strategy for saving homes and restoring insurance options.
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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What Do Fire Hydrants Really Do?
A Perspective on Fighting Urban Wildfire The trusty neighborhood fire hydrant, the anchor…
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The Role of Urban Planning in Wildfire Risk Reduction
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, urban planning plays a critical…
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Innovative Approaches to Urban Wildfire Management
As wildfire threats continue to escalate, cities are turning to innovative technologies…
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
1704 Madison Avenue
San Diego, CA
+626-390-4190
info@sdurbanwildfire.org