Open spaces (OSs), such as streets, squares, and green areas, in existing built
environments (BEs) are key places in disaster risk management. The seismic risk in the OSs …

Since its emergence in the latter half of the 20th century, the concept of place making has
undergone substantial evolution. To fully comprehend how this concept has transformed …

The rapid urbanization progress has placed large populations and expensive civil
infrastructure at locations exposed to climatic and weather-related hazards (eg, wind storms …

Tsunami evacuation drills are helpful tools aimed at reinforcing procedures and practices to
reduce disaster risk, especially for vulnerable populations like school-age children. While …

Tsunami vertical evacuation (TVE) buildings have the potential to save many human lives in
countries exposed to near-field tsunamis. Up to now, TVE research has examined three …

Purpose As evacuation is one of the most used response actions to such disasters, it is
essential to understand correctly what a resilient evacuation would mean. One critical factor …

In the case of near-field tsunami emergencies, evacuation is considered the most important
and effective method to save human lives. While significant efforts have been carried out to …

This article addresses the topic of tsunami risk in the context of early warning and response.
We examine how zoning schemes can promote or mitigate intensive densification processes …

In the case of near-field tsunami emergencies, evacuation is considered the most important
and effective method to save human lives. While significant efforts have been carried out to …

The main aim of this article is to shed light on the establishment of more resilient road
networks, which can operate and interact regularly with the surrounding complex‐built …