Build back better

Implementation in Victorian bushfire reconstruction

Datos Bibliográficos

ID3897635
AutoresSandeeka Mannakkara (0000-0002-4959-9072, University of Auckland, autor de correspondencia), Sue Wilkinson (0000-0002-7146-3016, University of Auckland), Suzanne Wilkinson (University of Auckland), Regan Potangaroa (0000-0001-8946-0676, Associate Professor at the School of Architecture Unitec Institute of Technology Auckland New Zealand)
Año2014
Volumen38
Número2
Páginas267-290
Fecha de publicación2014-04-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaDisasters (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0361-3666 • E-ISSN: 1467-7717
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/disa.12041
PMID24601917
OpenAlexW2160340590
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas15
Referencias citadas24

The 'build back better' (BBB) concept signals an opportunity to decrease the vulnerability of communities to future disasters during post-disaster reconstruction and recovery. The 2009 Victorian bushfires in Australia serve as a case study for this assessment of the application of core BBB principles and their outcomes. The results show that several BBB measures were successfully implemented in Victoria and are relevant for any post-disaster reconstruction effort. The BBB initiatives taken in Victoria include: land-use planning determined by hazard risk-based zoning; enforcement of structural design improvements; facilitated permit procedures; regular consultations with stakeholders; and programmes conducted for social and economic recovery. Lessons from the Victorian recovery urge the avoidance of construction in high-risk zones; fairness and representativeness in community consultations; adequate support for economic recovery; the advance establishment of recovery frameworks; and empowerment of local councils

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