Infrastructure & Ecosystems
The strength and quality of both manmade infrastructure and natural ecosystems as integral to continuity of the services delivered by a city and its ability to protect residents from natural hazards. Water supply, waste management and energy distribution along with transport networks and flow of resources are covered by this dimension.
Preservation of Environment
Protection of natural ecosystems within and around a city can enhance its resilience in the face of natural disturbances, such as mangrove forests protecting coastal regions from seasonal high tides; or wetlands absorbing flooding. Thoughtful environments that ensure sensitive design maintain natural protective systems improving resilience of a city’s built landscapes.
Efficient delivery of Critical Services
Quality and performance of both manmade and natural environments is reliant on proactive stewardship to accommodate every‐day demands and abnormal stresses. Through enhanced knowledge, information flows and oversight of key indicators, cities become better prepared to respond to chronic stresses and unexpected disruptions.
Dependable Transportation and Communication Links
Diverse and affordable transportation systems along with secure and reliable information and communication links facilitate the everyday wellbeing of city residents along with rapid mass evacuation and contingency planning needs.