2004 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
Development of Housing and Town Reconstruction Systems Following Major Earthquakes Considering of Post-Disaster Reconstruction Cases in Japan and Overseas
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14402024
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 海外学術 |
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| Research Field |
Town planning/Architectural planning
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| Research Institution | Kobe University |
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Principal Investigator |
HOKUGO Akihiko Kobe University, Research Center for Urban Safety and Security, Associate Professor, 都市安全研究センター, 助教授 (30304124)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
KOSHIYAMA Kenji Kobe University, Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, Researcher, 人と防災未来センター, 専任研究員 (40311774)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2002 – 2004
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| Keywords | post-earthquake reconstruction / housing reconstruction / reconstruction of city and community |
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| Research Abstract |
Analyses of post-disaster reconstruction cases in Japan have revealed that victims with a potential for self-reconstruction have given up on independent recovery due to an insufficient support modality and that the weakness of support systems in Japan lies in the fact that it lacks the function of encouraging the victims to help themselves. Also, analyses of cases overseas have illuminated the reality that a broad range of support system contents and the establishment of preparatory disaster risk management systems are effective in promoting a victim's independence. The importance of creating a safe space and finding solutions to urban problems are also indicated through an examination of cases at home and abroad. There are three ways to solve urban problems : to solve them based on the actual conditions, to solve them by relocation of the local population as well as some city functions, etc., and a combination of the two. There are three methods to enhance safety : one method focusing on housing, another method focusing on urban structure, and an integration of the two. We have concluded that there are three important tasks necessary to establish desirable housing reconstruction systems : facilitating the victims' self-help capability by showing them assistance measures, scenarios and visions in the early stage following a disaster ; providing a wide range of aid along with efforts to maintain communities throughout the restoration process; and integrating housing provisions and urban reconstruction planning so as to improve urban safety and ultimately to prevent a recurrence of disaster damage.
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