Safer Cities 19: Promoting Safer Housing Construction through CBDRM
ADPC: Safer Cities 19: Promoting Safer Housing Construction through CBDRM
Published on: 11/30/2007
Language: English
Author(s): Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Department: Resilient Cities and Urban Management
Type: Impact Stories and Case Studies
File size: 1.75 MB
Publication Overview/Description
This case study of Da Nang City describes how building safer houses has to be supported by a comprehensive and integrated approach that includes creating a culture of safety through an appropriate institutional framework, community-based disaster risk management, and raising the capacity of home owners and builders.