In 2015, China’s State Council introduced the Sponge City Guideline, promoting urban areas that absorb, store, and purify rainwater to address flooding, improve water quality, and reduce heat island effects. The pilot program selected 30 cities for implementation.

Bogota offers "care blocks" providing free services to women caregivers, including exercise, education, and skill-building programs, while staff care for their families. These blocks are located within walking distance of vulnerable areas, and a special bus service connects distant caregivers.

Co-Haty was created at the beginning of the war in Ukraine, first for the quick rehabilitation of houses for living for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and then grew to start rehabilitating old offices and other buildings into social housing. They won the World Habitat Awards in 2024

Boomforest, a non-profit, uses Akira Miyawaki's technique to plant dense, native mini forests that grow faster and have greater biodiversity than conventional landscaping. After three years, these forests become self-sufficient. Over 20 forests have been planted across France, including Paris.

Montana promotes model subdivision and floodplain regulations to help local governments reduce flood risks. These proactive standards ensure responsible development near water bodies and safeguard communities across the state’s vast and varied landscapes.

To preserve sensitive land while accommodating growth, Augusta, Georgia, adopted a Conservation Subdivision Ordinance in 2003. The ordinance promotes clustered housing and permanent green space, protecting floodplains and wetlands while offering cost-effective infrastructure and quality-of-life benefits.

Licking County, Ohio, responded to rapid growth and increasing flood risks by adopting proactive, community-focused floodplain regulations, setting a precedent for rural counties balancing development with long-term resilience.