Rebuild is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems through collaborative research and design-driven processesRebuild by Design enhances community resilience through collaborative, design-driven solutions. Launched by HUD post-Hurricane Sandy, it addresses climate change, social injustices, and economic challenges with innovative, scalable projects.

Core values

- **Addressing Climate Resilience**: Rebuild by Design has spurred over $4.3 billion in investments in large-scale infrastructure to address storm surge and increase social resilience, particularly in response to Hurricane Sandy and other climate-related challenges[1][4].
- **Community Engagement and Collaboration**: The organization works closely with local governments, communities, and diverse stakeholders to develop implementable projects that enhance physical, social, economic, and environmental resilience[1][4][5].
- **Policy and Research Impact**: Rebuild by Design has contributed to broader resilience policy at the federal level, documented policy and regulatory barriers, and developed strategies for climate adaptation, including the creation of the $4 Billion Environmental Bond Act in New York State[1][2].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The projects focus on enhancing public space, green infrastructure, affordable housing solutions, and pandemic recovery, all of which improve the quality of life for community members[1][2][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: By fostering collaboration between designers, researchers, community members, and government officials, Rebuild by Design drives lasting change and helps communities overcome creative and regulatory barriers[1][4].