1.1. Case Study: Tharangambadi

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a participatory approach?

   Hint

   Think about who is involved in making plans.

2. 2.

   What role does resilience play in disaster recovery?

   Hint

   Consider how people bounce back from difficulties.

3. 3.

   What is a significant factor affecting recovery in Tharangambadi after the tsunami?

   • Community involvement
   • Government intervention
   • Financial aid

   Hint

   Consider who plans the houses and helps neighbors.

4. 4.

   True or False: After the tsunami, social networks in Tharangambadi remained intact.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of how new paths change daily interactions.

5. 5.

   Propose a new housing design that prioritizes community ties in Tharangambadi post-tsunami. Describe how this design accommodates social structures and pathways.

   Hint

   Think about where people gather and how they travel to connect.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the psychological effects of displacement on the inhabitants of Tharangambadi and propose measures to mitigate negative impacts.

   Hint

   Consider how community events can support rebuilding connections.