A 2014 research report developed by Grosvenor quantified the resilience of the world’s most important 50 cities based on two criteria: vulnerability and adaptive capability. The Resilient Cities Report collected independent data and created a scale on which to place each of the 50 cities. The results Canadian cities in the top three, with U.S. cities following. A notable conclusion can also be made from the highest forecast population growth occurring in the least resilient cities from the list.
2026 Resiliency Academy: Exploring What Resilience Looks Like
Resilient Virginia’s 2026 Resiliency Academy is a 10-session webinar series designed to help communities understand change, reduce risk, and build long-term resilience using practical, systems-based, and equity-centered approaches.