The Bay Area faces a high likelihood of a major earthquake in the coming decades, with its housing stock representing a critical vulnerability. Soft story buildings—common in older multifamily housing
The resources below may provide helpful context for how cities throughout the Bay Area have approached a soft story ordinance. In addition to linking to the final ordinance text, other links may
Do you know how safe your home will be in an earthquake? ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission provide resources for residents in planning for earthquakes, the effects of climate change
Continuity of infrastructure systems in the wake of a major seismic event is essential for quick recovery of societal and economic functions. A single earthquake event is likely to disrupt key
