After the storm: how should cities rebuild post hurricanes like Harvey and Irma?

The aftermath of a disaster is often focused on getting back to normal. But do cities need to think harder about how to withstand the next one?Donald Trump visited a hurricane-stricken Houston and promised the "best ever" government response before pumping his fist from the steps of Air Force One as he departed. Greg Abbott, the Texas governor, marveled that the state's "resilient spirit is alive and well". The phrase "Houston Strong" has been daubed as graffiti on city underpasses and held aloft as placards at home baseball games. Continue reading...