La Seine (*).
The below work questions how far flooding adaptation can go, while protecting the cultural heritage of historical cities. At D0, the incongruity of the perspective… Read More »La Seine (*).
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Homeless, Poverty and Urban Resilience
The way individuals socialize in a given environment has been described by Bourdieu, introducing the definition of “habitus” as a system of “governed provisions”. According… Read More »Homeless, Poverty and Urban Resilience
Is the sky the limit? Not any longer…
The underground’s image is negatively related to darkness and discomfort. It triggers concerns and claustrophobic fears. It has been left over during centuries in favor… Read More »Is the sky the limit? Not any longer…
The Japanese paradox.
Centuries of earthquakes, typhoons, wars and fires. But a flourishing Tokyo which, undoubtedly, is a success story, at least seen from the economical perspective. Facing… Read More »The Japanese paradox.
From government to governance: a dilemma for urban resilience
The way a resilient space may reach its state of balance is thoroughly described in the literature. Whether referring to the very first assumptions of… Read More »From government to governance: a dilemma for urban resilience
The ephemerality of urban resilience.
By nature, urban resilience leads to ephemerality. What has been built should possibly be undone as no one can predict what our future will be.… Read More »The ephemerality of urban resilience.
When Urban Resilience deals with our cultural heritage.
The need to protect the so-called “tangible form” of our cultural heritage, such as historical monuments, has been recalled by notorious institutions (UNESCO 1972 General… Read More »When Urban Resilience deals with our cultural heritage.
Are cities fragile or vulnerable?
The question can surprise but it is not just semantics. The difference between fragility and vulnerability has been thoroughly discussed and it goes without saying… Read More »Are cities fragile or vulnerable?
Can urban resilience cope with earthquakes?
Earthquakes are devastating at different levels. They impact the cities, the organizations and the persons. Though short in duration, they may destroy not only infrastructures… Read More »Can urban resilience cope with earthquakes?
Should Urban Resilience reject Finance?
In a sense, the ever growing number of urban resilience definitions is symptomatic of a conceptual drift that goes beyond expert sensitivities. Established centralized institutions… Read More »Should Urban Resilience reject Finance?