Relocation to Restoration Part 3: Creating A Strategic Buffer for Industry and the City
Cherokee Forest already functions as a de facto buffer between heavy industry and the rest of Pascagoula. Their homes and yards absorbs noise, air pollutants, storm surge, and industrial runoff before nearly any other part of the city.
Relocation to Restoration Part 2: The TAP Visit Cherokee Forest
As TAP members walked the streets of Cherokee Forest, the story of a neighborhood already in transition began to emerge.
Relocation to Restoration Part 1: A Dangerous Mix: Hurricanes and Hazardous Chemicals
The term "high-risk" takes on far deeper meaning for Cherokee Forest residents. Their neighborhood is situated at the edge of Pascagoula’s industrial corridor –in the shadow of heavy industry, shipbuilding and petrochemical plants.
The Buy-In Resource Library: Ideas for Better Buyout Programs
Want to learn more about buyout programs? Today, we are excited to launch the Buy-In Resource Library: a collection of resources we think are helpful for people who are looking to learn more about the current state of research, knowledge, and practice on buyout programs. This is an open source library that we hope will continue to grow - if you think something is missing, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page and help our library grow!