PUERTO RICO
Since 2016, Rebuild by Design has been working in Puerto Rico to prepare communities for future challenges. Through utilizing research and design in partnership with community organizations, and residents, Rebuild by Design aims to implement sustainable infrastructure solutions that address immediate needs and create long-term resilience in the face of climate change.
EXPLORE REBUILD BY DESIGN's work in Puerto Rico
Researching Solutions: National Science Foundation Critical Resilient Interdependent Infrastructure Systems and Processes (CRISP 2.0) awarded a research grant to “Enhance the Resilience of Island Communities” focused on western Puerto Rico. Learn more >>
Launching a pilot: Explore Rebuild by Design’s collaboration with the City of San Juan on a resilience pilot in Playita, Shangay, and El Checo. This project addresses critical challenges like flooding, infrastructure, and social disparities, setting the foundation for the city’s resilience strategy. Learn more >>
Improving disaster preparedness: Rebuild by Design partners with Corazón Latino to develop community resilience hubs in Sabana and Fortuna, leading the planning behind community engagement and the application process for the EPA Community Change for Equitable Resilience Grant. Learn more >>
Collaborating with communities: Rebuild by Design leads the planning behind community engagement and the proposal for enhancing climate resilience in Culebra. Discover how these efforts are fortifying one of Puerto Rico’s most vulnerable islands. Learn more >>
Revitalizing abandoned buildings: Rebuild by Design partners with Ahora, Inc. to convert an abandoned school into a vital community resilience hub, addressing drought, wildfires, and extreme weather with sustainable solutions. Learn more >>
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