ABOUT:

Based in NYC, ORLI+ is a growing collective of multidisciplinary professionals, developing flexible and comprehensive models of engagement and implementation towards a more resilient and sustainable way of living, working with communities at risk of disruption due to climate change, natural disasters & other environmental threats.

MISSION:

The mission of ORLI+ is to foster the development of resilience in communities vulnerable to environmental risk and disruption.  Our approach leverages strategies of research, engagement, empowerment and design to move towards a more resilient and sustainable future.  
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ORLI+ operates on four core principles: Research, Engagement, Empowerment and Design. Researching and disseminating strategies for innovative approaches to achieve resilience in communities is crucial for creating a global network of grounded solutions. Reimagining the role of design professionals and processes through engagement facilitates a more inclusive, integrated, and resilient dialog. Empowering communities to invest in their futures to pursue living strategies, initiatives and projects based on their local situation and needs produces sustained forward movement towards resilient visions and plans. Designing resilient solutions for communities facing future disturbances and disasters, both natural and man-made, is paramount in catalyzing change and action. These core principles drive the operation of the organization.