The Resilient City
We know that another major earthquake will strike San Francisco — we just don’t know when. SPUR is leading a comprehensive effort to retrofit the buildings and infrastructure that sustain city life. Our goal is to ensure San Francisco’s resiliency and our capacity to not only survive but thrive when a disaster strikes.
This multi-year initiative is generously underwritten by Degenkolb Engineers.

Lead staff: Sarah Karlinsky, Deputy Director, skarlinsky@spur.org
Part I: Before the Disaster
1. Defining What San Francisco Needs From Its Seismic Mitigation Policies
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2. The Dilemma of Existing Buildings
Private property, public risk
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3. Building It Right the First Time
Improving the seismic performance of new buildings
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4. Lifelines
Upgrading Infrastructure to Enhance San Francisco’s Earthquake Resilience
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5. Safe Enough to Stay
What will it take for San Franciscans to live safely in their homes after an earthquake?
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Part II: Emergency Response
6. The Culture of Preparedness
Disaster planning and preparedness in San Francisco neighborhoods
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7. The Hub Concept
Infrastructure for a Community Disaster Response
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Part III: After the Disaster
8. Rebuilding Our Transportation Infrastructure
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