Reimagine Appalachia and the Central Appalachian Network (CAN)
hosted a recorded discussion about Floyd County, Kentucky, and its innovative solutions to mounting hardships. Floyd County has faced devastating flooding and an economic downturn from a dwindling coal industry. But residents aren't backing down. Instead, they're focusing on economic growth and innovation as part of their resilience plan. Floyd County is also a case study for a uniquely Appalachian approach to resilience. They’ve been mapping former coal assets for future development to bring construction out of the flood plains and onto higher ground. They’ve also worked towards building a community resilience hub to provide for impacted residents and to form a cornerstone for information exchange and innovation around uniquely Appalachian resilience strategies.
Watch the video on YouTube.