More than 500 of the region's business, civic and
government leaders learned about the region's preparedness for disaster
at RPA's 16th Annual Regional Assembly. Entitled "Come What May:
Planning in an Age of Disaster," the event was highlighted by a keynote
address from Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who detailed his
transportation agenda for New York State. Nassau County Executive
Thomas Suozzi, Congressman Anthony Weiner and Port Authority Chairman
Anthony Coscia were among the featured speakers who described measures
being taken to prepare the region for terrorism, hurricanes, sea rise
and other potential disasters. Former Transport for London Chair Robert
Kiley gave an eye-opening luncheon address about the London bombings
and the lessons they provide for New York.
Read Eliot Spitzer's Keynote Address here (PDF 100K)
"Taking a Longer View," a mapping project detailing the hazards facing the Gulf Coast was released in conjunction with RPA's 2006 Regional Assembly "Come What May: Planning in the Age of Disaster". Through GIS mapping, the project observes where the vulnerability and risk can be seen throughout the Gulf region. This project was completed with the help of the University of Texas, Austin and EDAW.
Read the Report (PDF 3Mb).
Read Eliot Spitzer's Keynote Address here (PDF 100K)
"Taking a Longer View," a mapping project detailing the hazards facing the Gulf Coast was released in conjunction with RPA's 2006 Regional Assembly "Come What May: Planning in the Age of Disaster". Through GIS mapping, the project observes where the vulnerability and risk can be seen throughout the Gulf region. This project was completed with the help of the University of Texas, Austin and EDAW.
Read the Report (PDF 3Mb).
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