Planning for community resilience is a critical and growing area of urban development. It refers to a community's ability to withstand, recover from, and adapt to shocks and stresses, whether from natural disasters, economic downturns, or social upheavals.

In an era of increasing climate uncertainty and frequent disasters, the book Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness by Dylan Sandler and Anna Schwab provides a crucial framework for moving beyond a reactive mindset.