| Working With Experience
David Perkes
Christine Gaspar
This article reflects the views of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This article addresses the work of Mississippi State University’s Gulf Coast Community Design Studio to help families in Biloxi, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina damaged homes in the city. The article argues that specialized knowledge of planning, design, or construction is less important than the ability to engage and understand the cultural background and interests of a community. Such experience, as opposed to expertise, facilitates effective communication and cooperation among all stakeholders and helps to best improve the community's ability to recover and rebuild.
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