1.3. Neighborhood Clusters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of houses were destroyed during the earthquake?

   Hint

   Think about the types of buildings mentioned in the section.

2. 2.

   How many houses were rebuilt in Ludiya village?

   Hint

   Refer to the number of houses given in the reconstruction segment.

3. 3.

   What are Bhungas known for?

   • Being temporary
   • Earthquake resilience
   • High costs

   Hint

   Recall the properties and advantages mentioned about Bhungas.

4. 4.

   True or False: Villagers were not involved in the house design.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the role of community participation.

5. 5.

   Considering the resources available in Ludiya, propose an alternative reconstruction model for a community after a disaster and justify your choice.

   Hint

   Think about the balance between local skills and expert input.

6. 6.

   Given the principle of neighborhood clusters, discuss how you would implement this concept in a different disaster-stricken area.

   Hint

   Consider the types of community dynamics present in your chosen area.