It's better to own a building that stays open and safe when every other building on the block is evacuated.
Policy
Through this coordinated, forward-looking alliance, PNWER nd PNBRC are laying down the blueprint to protect infrastructure, secure regional economies, and ultimately, save lives across the Pacific Northwest.
Expenditures on fixed infrastructure are seldom viewed as revenue-generating investments, but in truth, they are just as relevant as bonds or publicly traded shares in a corporate stock.
While designing for resilience requires initial investments, the long-term payoffs often far outweigh these costs. Ensuring that resilience benefits are distributed fairly across all communities, including marginalized groups, is critical. Resilience strategies should be scalable and adaptable to evolving climate risks.
The future of the built environment lies in Regenerative Design—where buildings don't just "survive" or "do less harm," but actively contribute to the stability and health of their surroundings.