SHELTERING
Paradise Community Village 2.0
Vision: An affordable housing and mixed-development that redefines sustainable and resilient living in Paradise, CA.
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125 Housing units
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10 Businesses/services
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Supportive energy infrastructure
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Wastewater infrastructure
Mixed-use development could include restaurants and cafes, shops, a child care center, a clinic, and any number of other services, providing jobs and economic vitality to the Paradise community.
Design:
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Fire-wise structures and layouts will implement effective and innovative fire safety and fire resistant materials and designs.
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Locally sourced, natural building materials will contribute to energy efficiency.
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Construction will use the lowest carbon footprint options whenever possible.
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Safe structures that are structurally sound and resistant to extreme weather events.
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Layout and design will be geared toward promoting community interaction and cultivating mental health.
Rebuild Paradise Foundation
Mission: To provide access to resources and to help lower barriers to entry for those repopulating the disaster areas.
The Rebuild Paradise Foundation, incubated through the North Valley Community Foundation, is a grassroots movement of Camp Fire survivors and community leaders from the public and private sectors who are dedicated to serving the long-term needs of Butte County's disaster affected residents, businesses and workforce.
Methods:
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Provide resources and grants to attract, retain and incentivize repopulation of residents.
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Offer information and grants to incentivize the opening and reopening of businesses.
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Support workforce development programs
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Fostering meetings between private sector entities to ensure the community’s voice is heard at the state and federal level.