Resilient Land-Use & Zoning Algorithmic Task Force
Developing algorithmic land-use and zoning frameworks that reduce community exposure to natural hazards.
Unit Mission
The Resilient Land-Use & Zoning Algorithmic Task Force develops algorithmic land-use and zoning frameworks — applying spatial analysis, hazard modeling, and optimization algorithms to develop land-use plans and zoning regulations that reduce community exposure to natural hazards. The task force applies urban planning, hazard science, and computational optimization to produce the evidence-based land-use frameworks needed to guide development away from high-hazard areas and build community resilience through smart spatial planning.
Key Functions
Hazard Analysis
Conducting hazard-based land-use analysis — integrating multi-hazard risk data with land-use information to identify development patterns that increase community exposure and develop the evidence needed for risk-informed planning.
Algorithmic Zoning
Developing algorithmic zoning frameworks — applying spatial optimization to design zoning regulations that minimize hazard exposure while accommodating development needs and community growth objectives.
Planning Support
Supporting resilient land-use planning — advising planners, developers, and regulators on the land-use decisions and zoning provisions needed to reduce community vulnerability to natural hazards.
Operational Capabilities
Disaster, Climate & Infrastructure Resilience Directorate
Join This Unit
Pacific 7.0 International recruits emergency managers, structural engineers, earth scientists, climate resilience specialists, and logistics professionals committed to building a more disaster-resilient world.