Publications on RAFT Process

Academic & Professional Publications

This article, published in Local Development & Society, documents the RAFT process, situates it within the context of climate adaptation planning research, and articulates its specific strengths as a flexible and portable model for engaging the public in preparing for climate change impacts. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/26883597.2024.2364266

This article, published in Shore & Beach, describes the RAFT process for incorporating equity into planning and implementation. It includes lessons learned that can be helpful for practitioners and communities interested in planning and taking action to enhance coastal resilience in an equitable way.  https://doi.org/10.34237/1009046

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This project is currently a partnership between the Institute for Engagement & Negotiation at the University of Virginia, the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience at Old Dominion University, and the Center for Coastal Studies at Virginia Tech. The former Virginia Coastal Policy Center at the William & Mary Law School participated in this partnership from 2015 until June 2023.

 

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