6.6. Sustainable Development and Disaster Prevention

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define disaster preparedness in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about proactive measures.

2. 2.

   What do you think ‘built environment’ includes?

   Hint

   Consider what surrounds us in a city.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of disaster preparedness?

   • To respond to disasters effectively
   • To ignore potential risks
   • To create funding for disasters

   Hint

   Remember the focus on proactive measures.

4. 4.

   True or False: The built environment includes only residential buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider all types of constructed spaces.

5. 5.

   Design a community program that enhances both sustainable practices and disaster preparedness in an urban setting.

   Hint

   Focus on community engagement and educational elements.

6. 6.

   Analyze how socio-economic disparities might affect disaster preparedness. Propose methods to address these issues in planning.

   Hint

   Think about varying community needs.