1.10. Long-Run Adaptation and Community Response

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DRR stand for?

   Hint

   Think about strategies to manage risks from disasters.

2. 2.

   Why is community engagement important in architecture?

   Hint

   Consider who will use the buildings.

3. 3.

   What does the acronym CRISP represent in community recovery?

   • Community
   • Resilience
   • Integration
   • Sustainability
   • Participation
   • Cost
   • Resources
   • Intervention
   • Safety
   • Protection
   • Collaboration
   • Response
   • Innovation
   • Structure
   • Planning

   Hint

   Think about the key components we discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Disaster recovery is only concerned with physical rebuilding.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider all the factors that influence recovery.

5. 5.

   Propose a strategy for implementing community-based disaster recovery in a region prone to hurricanes. Consider the unique challenges posed by such disasters.

   Hint

   Think about both preparedness and immediate recovery.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the success of a community engagement project in disaster recovery. What metrics would you use, and why?

   Hint

   Consider qualitative and quantitative measures.