Mexico City, Mexico: Seismic Resilience Recovery Plan

Comprehensive review of lessons from recent earthquakes, with recommendations to improve the resilience and preparedness of major city systems

100 Resilient Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America is the most urbanized region of the world today, with over 80% of the population concentrated in cities. Many of these cities are characterized by contrasts, with the wealthy living in modern comfort, fully plugged-in to…

Porto Alegre, Brazil: Fourth District

Harnessing the power of small business, education, and ICT to foster economic growth and revitalize a historic neighborhood

Montevideo, Uruguay: Pantanoso Stream Basin

Holistic socio-economic regeneration of a degraded stream basin via sustainable environmental management and community-focused investments

Quito, Ecuador: Special Economic Development Zone

Creating a space for investment opportunities, innovative production chains, better export processes, and employment for a young population

How to Get Involved

The Rockefeller Foundation and 100RC are now developing The Urban Resilience Fund (TURF) to facilitate large-scale private sector investment into urban resilience projects in select…

Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic: Río Yaque

Restoration of a river and its surroundings via flood prevention, public space improvements, and revitalization of a historic center

Santa Fe, Argentina: Parque del Norte (North Park)

Comprehensive redevelopment of a burgeoning former periphery, anchored by a new, world-class city park

Cities that build resilience into their projects do five things

1. Incorporate systems thinking into their decision-making, taking into account shocks and stresses, and maximizing co-benefits.
2. Engage with diverse stakeholder communities in the planning process.

Santa Fe, Argentina: Master Plan for Estación Belgrano (Belgrano Station)

Urban renewal surrounding an iconic railway station to support regional logistics and trade while bolstering local economic…