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2.2. Location and Design Approaches

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  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.

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