Port St. Joe has experienced renewed life since Hurricane Michael struck its coast and town in 2018. Since then, new residents have moved in, repairs and remodeling have addressed the hurricane damage, and the tourism industry has flourished. Additionally, the pursuit of grants to address environmental challenges in North Port St. Joe, flooding mitigation, nature-based […]
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The North Port St. Joe (NPSJ) Cultural Resource Survey is part of a larger group of research projects that focus on the City of Port St. Joe and surrounding area
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Open and strategic communication is a fundamental basis for trust. Through the stories we tell and the language we use, we can influence beliefs and behaviors. In Port Saint Joe (PSJ) – as is common in towns and cities around the United States
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Port St. Joe (PSJ), locates on Panhandle Florida, is a relaxing vacation destination. In October 2018, the City was hit by Hurricane Michael, one of the four Category 5 U.S. storms on the record (Walmsley, 2019).
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A graduate architecture and construction studio investigated the challenge of re-establishing affordable housing in post-disaster communities and centers on designing a modular housing unit for six sites in Port St. Joe.
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Doctoral research within the Department of Tourism assessed how home-sharing locations can positively impact eco-tourism, and through adjacencies to green infrastructure and park systems, promote a sustainable and economic resilience for Port St. Joe.
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Faculty from Construction Management and Coastal Engineering investigated how Port St. Joe’s critical infrastructure for stormwater management can be maximized for emergency management response and in everyday use across the city and in parks.
This multi-disciplinary field course introduced students to the challenges of disaster recovery and long-term resilience through collaborative research and field-based exploration in the City of Port St. Joe. The Fieldcourse is coordinated by the Florida Climate Institute. Faculty and students represent the Colleges of Design, Construction & Planning, Engineering, Law, Journalism, and Liberal Arts &
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