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Sociology, urban planning, civil engineering, public policy, english… other affiliations will also be considered. Most important is your interest in the application of (or further development of) new reading/writing analytical skills
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| Project Leader: | Paula Lorente plorente@tamu.edu Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning |
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Meeting Times:
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Team meetings are weekly with team members and once a month with faculty at a time to be determined based on team member availability, but likely mid-to-late afternoons on Tuesdays or Wednesdays |
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Team Size:
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7 (Team Full)
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Team Needs:
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We are seeking students who are enthusiastic about disaster resilience, community/urban planning, civil engineering, land development, or public policy. Students who enjoy reading and are good at organizing and outlining concepts are encouraged to apply. Team members do not need any prior research experience, though preference will be given to students who have taken an introductory course in political science, sociology, urban planning and/or other related area
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Description:
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Policies and regulations are very important for the disaster recovery, providing both constraints and incentives for how communities achieve program goals that are intended to enhance their resilience. However, many communities experience challenges with meeting disaster recovery policy and regulatory requirements. What are these challenges and why do they happen? This project examines the role of policy and regulations in disaster recovery from two perspectives: local governments and households. Teams will examine the critical choices that local planning administrators must make to ensure compliance with land use (floodplain) regulations, and the factors that affect household recovery choices. Teams will help complete a comprehensive review of relevant literature to identify factors affecting policy and regulatory compliance and recovery outcomes
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