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Rebuild by Design

Rebuild by Design was conceived as a HUD competition to respond to Superstorm Sandy’s devastation in the United States’ northeast region. Initiated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Presidential Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, Rebuild by Design connects the world’s most talented researchers and designers with the Sandy-affected area’s active businesses, policymakers and local groups to better understand how to redevelop their communities in environmentally and economically healthier ways and to be better prepared.

Visit the Rebuild by Design website at www.rebuildbydesign.org.

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The Resilience Calendar

  • 2025 GBENN Virtual Summit
    Date: November 12, 2025
    Location: Virtual

    The goals of the 2025 GBENN Virtual Summit are to:

    - Explore how members are identifying and serving businesses in environmental justice communities,
    - Strengthen the dialogue and advance collaborative opportunities that…

  • Beyond Zero Film Screening
    Date: November 12, 2025
    Location: The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

    Striving to reduce harm, all while strengthening the company’s overall success and resilience, this film provides an inspirational roadmap for business leaders who want to confront climate change before it’s too late.

  • Virginia Aquaculture Conference
    Date: November 14, 2025
    Location: Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA

    The biennial Virginia Aquaculture Conference hosted by the Marine Advisory Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science provides an opportunity for the aquaculture industry to learn about current and upcoming issues, explore new…

  • VA Food System & Aquaculture Resilience Listening Session Registration
    Date: November 15, 2025
    Location: Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA

    At this listening session on “Addressing Food System and Aquaculture Resiliency in Virginia Together”, you are invited to the table to share your ideas for building a food system that is dependable, adaptable, sustainable,…

Latest News & Resources

Resilient Virginia News: Fall 2025

The Power of Partnership … Spotlight On Webinar Series … Resilience Certificate Survey … Interactive StoryMaps Advance Climate Equity … RVCA Updates … Tackling Emerging Contaminants Water Technical Assistance … Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Initiative … Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program … more.

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Where Data Meets Story: Mapping Equity in Virginia

VCU RISE has launched interactive StoryMaps to highlight environmental justice issues in Charles City County, Emporia, and Richmond. Learn how these equity-focused tools blend local data, maps, and community stories to support planning, resource access, and climate resilience.

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The Power of Partnership: What It Means to Be a State Affiliate of ASBN

Resilient Virginia has joined the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) as a proud state affiliate—connecting our local work to a powerful national movement for a just, equitable, and sustainable economy. This partnership gives us—and our members—greater access to resources, national campaigns, funding opportunities, and a stronger policy voice. Learn how this affiliation is helping us scale impact and drive sustainable change across Virginia.

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Fall 2025 with Resilient Virginia: Engaging Leaders, Empowering Action

This fall, Resilient Virginia is rolling out a lineup of virtual and in-person events aimed at bringing people together and sharing real-world tools for building stronger, more resilient communities across the state. From webinars and workshops to networking meetups, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, the economy, or community development, or just getting started on your resilience journey.

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Upcoming Resilience Talks

Couldn’t attend every session at the recent Resilient Virginia Conference — or weren’t able to attend at all? You’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered.

Resilient Virginia is planning a series of post-conference sessions that will revisit the most in-demand topics from the conference—and the first three are happening soon!

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