2023 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award: Toolkit to Increase Resilience

In the aftermath of hurricanes and other disasters, communities often recover with help from neighborhood houses of worship. But many historic houses of worship, especially those that serve historically excluded and under-resourced communities, are at greater risk during major weather events. In response, the University of Texas at San Antonio collaborated with three universities to develop the highly accessible Toolkit to Increase Resilience. Considering every individual building, landscape, and cultural heritage component, the toolkit empowers faith-based groups to strengthen their buildings from future climate impacts.