Assisting Ukraine Rebuild: Connect, Collaborate, and Deliver

Saturday, April 1, 2023

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM CDT

Location: 120A

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Division Endorsement: International Division

Moderator and Speaker(s)

Timothy D. Van Epp, FAICP

Past Chair
APA International Division
Westfield, New Jersey

Speaker(s)

Bruce Stiftel, FAICP

Professor Emeritus of City and Regional Planning
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia
Galyna Korniyenko, Dr. (she/her/hers)

Instructor, Dr. in City and Regional Planning
The Ohio State University City and Regional Planning Program
Columbus, Ohio
Jing Zhang, AICP

Chair
APA International Division
Morgantown, West Virginia
Nathan Hutson

Assistant Professor
University of North Texas
Coppell, Texas

The newly established Ukraine Rebuild Action Group (URAG) is muddling through uncertainties and unknowns, with the assurance that planners should play a role in building a strong, resilient, and prosperous Ukraine.

Presenters discuss the goals and strategies of the URAG, the things that have been done, the things they are trying to accomplish, and the challenges and opportunities in the recovery process. Presenters share lessons that might be helpful for communities in the United States in disaster recovery and for other war-impacted places in the world.

NPC Peer Reviewers assigned this presentation a learning level of Intermediate. For more on learning-level descriptions, visit our General Information Page.

Learning Objectives:

Devise strategies for collaborating with NGOs in international planning.
Apply lessons to overcome cultural barriers, build trust, and organize efforts for international planning assistance.
Consider issues associated with post-war recovery, such as shrinking populations, migration, and facilities for disabled people.