The Challenge of Urban Redevelopment in Disaster-affected Communities

Published 2010
Type Analysis report
Theme Accountability to Affected Populations, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Recovery, Early Warning, Environment, Resilience
Language English
Pages: 44
Publisher(s) National Institute of Urban Affairs
Sector(s)
Location(s) Philippines
Author(s) Nathaniel von Einsiedel, Fouad Bendimerad, Amillah S. Rodil, Marino Deocariza
Rights National Institute of Urban Affairs
Source: The Challenge of Urban Redevelopment in Disaster-affected Communitites
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The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its hazard-prone location and vulnerable population. If it is to avoid a repeat of the loss of lives and devastation in every disaster, it must plan and manage more effectively, the further growth of its towns and cities as well as the natural environment. This can be achieved through disaster risk reduction-oriented planning and management. This article presents the challenges and issues that need to be addressed in planning for high-risk, low-income areas in the Philippines, and presents as an example, a redevelopment planning project of the community of Barangay Rizal in Makati City.