CRESCENT implements a novel framework to enhance seismic resilience in the Pacific Northwest, suggesting pathways for improved community preparedness.
The Cascadia subduction zone poses significant risks to the Pacific Northwest, from shaking, tsunami inundation, and cascading hazards. Among the challenges to improving resilience are the effects of a less mature “earthquake culture” than other seismically active regions (in science and preparedness) and gaps in the workforce (in community representation and technical training). The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) has been established to address these challenges through research, education, and community engagement. By integrating scientific studies, fostering collaboration, and leveraging new technologies, CRESCENT seeks to improve hazard assessment and resilience in the region. This article outlines the novel regional framework for how the center’s structure provides science-to-practice approaches for equitable and inclusive workforce development, societal preparedness, and seismic resilience. This framework draws on existing models of codesigned research to propose an academic-regional partnership model that may be applicable to future endeavors.
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