Miyamoto Rebuild LA
Miyamoto Rebuild LA is a consortium of architectural, engineering, construction, and public adjuster firms dedicated to rebuilding fire-damaged homes on time, under budget, and with the highest quality and innovative fire prevention engineering. Miyamoto International brings decades of disaster reconstruction experience to manage the entire process. We understand the hardships homeowners face after losing their homes, and our mission is to make this difficult journey as smooth as possible. -...
Preliminary Assessment of the M6.0 Earthquake in Kunar, Afghanistan
On 31 August 2025 at 23:47 local time, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, and Nuristan provinces in eastern Afghanistan. The quake was relatively shallow, with a depth of approximately 8 km. The epicenter was located in Nurgal District, Kunar Province. Shaking was felt not only in Kunar and Nangarhar but also in Kabul, neighboring provinces, and across the border in Pakistan. This initial report is based on photos, videos, and phone conversations with local engine...
Resilient Recovery Initiative Receives Grant From the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Following Eaton and Palisades Wildfires
LOS ANGELES – Climate Resolve and Resilient Cities Catalyst together received a $250,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to seed development of a comprehensive Resilient Recovery Roadmap in response to the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that devastated Los Angeles communities. The Resilient Recovery Roadmap will shape a multi-year, multi-million dollar community-led effort that will guide billions of dollars in long-term recovery funding and build resilience to future disasters. Th...
Culver City Parks Plan Wins APA Los Angeles Planning Award
Agora Partners is pleased to share that the Culver City Parks Plan has been recognized with the 2025 Award of Merit in Planning Excellence from the American Planning Association (APA) Los Angeles Section. The plan—developed by OLIN (lead), Geosyntec, The Robert Group, Leland Saylor, and Agora Partners—is aimed at utilizing Culver City’s parks to enhance community health and quality of life. The Culver City Parks Plan is a long-term tool and strategic guide for the future development and mana...
Video: Dr. Kit Miyamoto Shares an Update From Bangkok
In Thailand’s growing skyline, resilience is more than a design feature—it’s a necessity. This video explores how Miyamoto International is integrating advanced damper technologies into high-rise buildings across Thailand to mitigate seismic risks and protect lives, investments, and infrastructure. With our proven Performance-Based Engineering (PBE) approach and fluid viscous damper systems, we help developers reduce structural movement by up to 80%, lower retrofit costs by as much as 75%, an...
Predicting Underwater Landslides Before They Strike
Complex networks of underwater infrastructure — such as pipelines and risers beneath offshore energy sites — are vulnerable to submarine landslides. Texas A&M researchers have developed a new method to improve landslide prediction using sequential site characterization data and advanced modeling techniques. Credit: Getty Images A new model uses site characterization data and Bayesian statistics to protect offshore energy infrastructure from submarine landslides. Below oc...
Western Specialty Contractors Repairs Structural Slabs at Mississippi Terrace Apartments in Keokuk, IA
Mississippi Terrace Apartments ST. LOUIS, MO – Western Specialty Contractors – St. Louis Concrete Branch recently completed restoration work on structural slabs supporting the Keokuk Housing Authority’s Mississippi Terrace apartments in Keokuk, IA. Constructed in the 1960s, Mississippi Terrace is a five-story, 90,956-square-foot tenant building overlooking the Mississippi River. It’s one of the few structures in the country with post tension cables supporting a habitual space. Years...
Video: Rebuild LA, Fireproof LA: One Home at a Time
In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, recovery extends far beyond initial cleanup. It's a continuous process of helping communities rebuild their lives through technical expertise, compassion, and resilience planning. Our team, led by Dr. Kit Miyamoto, has been working alongside homeowners in Topanga, California following recent fires. One of the most impactful aspects of our work occurs during the crucial assessment phase. Recently, while visiting a 76-year-old homeowner's property,...
The Philadelphia Navy Yard is Now the Largest LEED Neighborhood Development in the United States; Achieves LEED-ND Gold Certification
The effort, led by Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners, encompasses more than 295 acres and 77 buildings and sets a new nationwide model for sustainable growth. PHILADELPHIA, PA | April 22, 2025 Today, Ensemble Investments (Ensemble) and Mosaic Development Partners (Mosaic) announced that a significant portion of the Philadelphia Navy Yard has become officially certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as the largest LEED Neighborhood Development (ND) in the U...
MVGX and World Free Zones Organization Partner to Advance Sustainability in Free Zones Worldwide
Dubai’s dynamic Free Zones serve as a hub for global trade and innovation. With sustainability now a key driver of economic growth, MVGX and WFZO’s partnership empowers Free Zones worldwide to adopt greener, future-ready industrial practices. (Image Source: Freepik.com) Singapore – MVGX Tech Pte Ltd (MVGX), a subsidiary of Alpha Ladder Group and a leader in sustainability solutions, and the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO), the global body representing 1,600 free zones and industrial...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
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