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16. Impact of the 2001 Earthquake

The chapter discusses the impact of the 2001 earthquake on housing and community structures, highlighting failures in reconstruction processes. It illustrates how local sentiments and socio-economic factors influenced the acceptance of new housing layouts and the construction of health and educational facilities. A comparative analysis showcases a community NGO partnership's effectiveness versus a more conventional approach dominated by external organizations.

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Sections

  • 1

    Impact Of The 2001 Earthquake

    The section discusses the significant damage caused by the 2001 earthquake, focusing on housing impacts, reconstruction efforts, and local social dynamics.

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  • 1.1

    Damage Assessment

    This section discusses the impact of an earthquake on housing and community organization, highlighting the issues faced during reconstruction.

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  • 1.2

    Impact On Occupancy

    The earthquake in 2001 led to severe rebuilding challenges, with most new houses remaining unoccupied due to community preferences and governance issues.

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  • 2

    Living Conditions Post-Earthquake

    The lived experiences post-earthquake reveal significant reconstruction challenges, with most houses unoccupied and communities dissatisfied with imposed layouts.

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  • 2.1

    Health And Education Facilities

    This section discusses the aftermath of the 2001 earthquake on housing, health, and education facilities in a specific region.

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  • 2.2

    Temporary Housing And Land Tenure

    This section discusses the impact of the 2001 earthquake on housing and land tenure, highlighting the challenges faced during reconstruction and community acceptance.

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  • 3

    Government And Ngo Involvement

    This section discusses the reconstruction efforts after the 2001 earthquake and the role of NGOs and the government in the process.

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  • 3.1

    Reconstruction Projects And Community Involvement

    The section discusses the aftermath of the 2001 earthquake, focusing on the impact of reconstruction projects and the lack of community involvement.

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  • 3.2

    Building Material Sourcing

    The section discusses the impact of a major earthquake on housing reconstruction, focusing on the issues of local building material sourcing and community participation.

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  • 3.3

    Cost And Timeliness Of Projects

    This section discusses the negative impact of poorly planned reconstruction projects following a significant earthquake, focusing on cost overruns, delays, and community disengagement.

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  • 4

    Social Dynamics And Community Response

    This section discusses the impact of the 2001 earthquake on housing and community response, highlighting issues of displacement, land rights, and the effectiveness of reconstruction efforts.

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  • 4.1

    Community Ngos And Participation

    This section discusses the impact of community NGOs on reconstruction efforts post-earthquake, highlighting issues related to participation and decision-making.

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  • 4.2

    Demographic And Occupational Analysis

    This section examines the aftermath of the 2001 earthquake on housing, community dynamics, and local occupations, emphasizing the challenges faced in reconstruction and community engagement.

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References

4 part c.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • The reconstruction followin...
  • Local community involvement...
  • Poor engagement and lack of...

Final Test

Revision Tests