Accelerating urbanization worldwide means more urban-centered disasters. Floods; earthquakes; storms and conflicts affecting densely populated areas produce significant losses in lives; livelihoods and the built environment; especially in comparison to rural areas. Poor urban dwellers; almost always the most vulnerable; too often bear the brunt. Aid agencies and urban professionals have been slowly adapting to these new conditions; but older models and practices hinder the most effective engagements.Drawing directly from the experiences of urban disasters in the Philippines; Chile; India; Thailand; Iraq; Haiti and Nepal; among other countries; Urban Disaster Resilience brings to light new collaborations and techniques for addressing the challenges of urban disasters in the coming years. Chapters range from country-specific case studies to more synthetic frameworks in order to promote innovative thinking and practical solutions.Edited by David Sanderson; Jerold S. Kayden and Julia Leis; this book is a crucial read for humanitarian and disaster specialists; urban planners and designers; architects; landscape architects; housing and economic development professionals; real estate developers; private business managers and students interested in the subject; whether based in non-governmental organizations; local; state or national governments; international agencies; private firms; or the academy.
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