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The Resilient City: A Platform For Informed Decision-Making Process, Jarutpong Vasuthanasub
The Resilient City: A Platform For Informed Decision-Making Process, Jarutpong Vasuthanasub
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As over half of the world’s population lives in cities, the rapid growth in urbanization has made cities become more and more exposed and vulnerable to a broad spectrum of threats and hazards. In order to respond to such difficulties, a concept of resilience is considered a significant component for the long-term planning and sustainable development of cities. “Resilient City” is a new paradigm that challenges the idealistic principle of stability and resistance to change implicitly in sustainable development and long-term success. However, building a resilient city requires a holistic approach, as well as the appropriate adoption of knowledge and …