2.2. Location and Design Approaches

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the location approach in disaster risk reduction involve?

   Hint

   Think about how we decide what areas are safe for building.

2. 2.

   Name two categories of risk used in zoning.

   Hint

   Consider the different levels of danger when planning.

3. 3.

   What defines the location approach in DRR?

   • Focus on building materials
   • Land use planning
   • Emergency response

   Hint

   Think about planning and zoning areas.

4. 4.

   True or False: The design approach involves planning for emergency services.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what each approach is primarily concerned with.

5. 5.

   Create a detailed plan for a fictional city aiming to reduce disaster risk. Include elements from both the location and design approaches.

   Hint

   Use case studies as references to develop realistic strategies.

6. 6.

   Critically evaluate the effectiveness of Namibia's focus on informal settlements in terms of disaster risk preparedness.

   Hint

   Compare Namibia's situation with another country's approach for a fuller picture.