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Greensburg: A Model to Rebuild From Catastrophes
In the wake of the Joplin, Missouri tornado, Greensburg provides hope for rebuilding not just successfully, but also in a sustainable way.
I recently traveled to Greensburg, Kansas on a trip with GW Alternative Spring Breaks and spoke to the residents about the destruction and their determination to rebuild stronger not for today, but for the future. Greensburg’s takeaway message: “When you lose everything you have, your quality of life doesn’t change if your priorities are straight.”
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On June 4th, 2011 at 7:16 pm Brian Said:
Rebuilding using modern technology is part of evolution. Only a fool would do it the old way.
My guess is they will figure it out for themselves.
On June 6th, 2011 at 9:18 am Max Chen Said:
Brian,
The purpose of this piece is to emphasize the importance of rebuilding in a sustainable manner. Modern technology, unfortunately, doesn’t always equate to sustainable solutions for the future.
- Max
On November 10th, 2011 at 4:19 pm Jamie Hestekin Said:
I really like the passion in this video. I think that it is always easier to “build green” than it is to have to retrofit. The community is definitely taking on a big project but it is worthwhile. The addition I would like to see added to this idea is what are they proposing? I am hoping that they are proposing building a roadmap for others in this situation to follow so that in the aftermath they have a guide that helps them.
On November 28th, 2011 at 3:07 pm Jessica Hellmann Said:
Provides great leadership opportunities for other communities, particularly given the geographic location. Not incredibly cutting edge in use of technology, but that’s good!
On November 30th, 2011 at 5:38 pm Victor B. Flatt Said:
Rebuilding from disaster is a huge opportunity for improving energy usage and efficiency. Putting forth this story can allow other locations to examine these options before disaster strikes and also shows the general feasibility of a range of upgrades.