Policy

Public Private Partnerships are indispensable in the Pacific Northwest because disasters here cross borders, overwhelm single institutions, and demand coordinated resilience strategies. By leveraging government authority, private innovation, and community engagement, PPPs help the region prepare for, withstand, and recover from increasingly severe natural hazards. Find out what options are available to you.

The imperative to build resilient infrastructure and buildings is clear, but the primary barrier remains upfront financing. Resilient features—from reinforced foundations to redundant power systems—often cost more initially. To bridge this gap, the construction industry and its partners must leverage a suite of innovative financing mechanisms that monetize the long-term benefits of risk reduction and business continuity. Here are some suggested options.