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1. Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

The chapter examines the reconstruction efforts in El Salvador following the 2001 earthquake, highlighting the progressive housing approach adopted to address existing vulnerabilities and housing shortages. Key strategies involved community participation, incremental housing development, and the collaboration of various organizations, particularly the Red Cross. The chapter emphasizes the importance of planning, coordination, and adaptive designs that allow users to expand their homes based on individual circumstances.

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section discusses the disaster recovery process following the 2001 earthquake in El Salvador, focusing on the concept of 'Build Back Better' in the context of progressive housing.

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  • 1.1

    Progressive Housing In El Salvador

    This section discusses the progressive housing approach in the context of disaster recovery in El Salvador after the 2001 earthquake.

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  • 1.2

    Introduction To The Topic

    This section introduces the concept of disaster recovery with a focus on progressive housing practices in El Salvador following the 2001 earthquake.

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  • 1.3

    Background Information On El Salvador

    This section provides an overview of the disaster recovery practices in El Salvador, focusing on progressive housing strategies post the 2001 earthquake.

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  • 1.4

    Disaster Events Impacting Housing

    This section discusses the impact of disaster events on housing, particularly focusing on the recovery strategies in El Salvador post the 2001 earthquake.

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  • 1.5

    Response And Recovery Efforts

    This section discusses disaster recovery and the importance of building back better through community participation and progressive housing in El Salvador following significant earthquakes.

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  • 1.6

    Progressive Housing Approach

    This section discusses the Progressive Housing approach utilized in El Salvador post-earthquake, emphasizing community participation, rehabilitation phases, and sustainable building practices.

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  • 1.7

    Intervention Strategies

    This section discusses intervention strategies utilized in disaster recovery, focusing on progressive housing initiatives post-earthquake in El Salvador.

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  • 1.8

    Participatory Approach In Reconstruction

    This section discusses the participatory approach to disaster recovery and reconstruction, specifically in El Salvador after the 2001 earthquake.

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  • 1.9

    Guiding Principles Of Progressive Housing Approach

    This section explores the progressive housing approach in El Salvador's disaster recovery efforts, focusing on community involvement and phased construction.

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  • 1.10

    Phases Of Construction

    The section explains the phases of construction in disaster recovery, highlighting the progressive housing approach adopted in El Salvador post-2001 earthquake.

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References

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