Description
Legacy in the Landscape investigates the critical intersection of urbanization and disaster risk, demonstrating how cities’ physical forms and growth patterns shape their vulnerability to natural hazards. Through comprehensive analysis, Stephanie E. Chang reveals how historical development decisions continue to influence contemporary disaster outcomes.
The book explores how urban sprawl, infrastructure networks, population density, and land-use patterns create conditions that either amplify or mitigate disaster impacts. Chang examines case studies from multiple regions, illustrating how urbanization processes interact with natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, and storms. She demonstrates that disaster risk is not merely a function of hazard exposure but deeply rooted in how cities are built and organized.
Essential reading for urban planners, disaster risk managers, and policymakers, this work provides actionable insights for creating more resilient urban environments and reducing future disaster losses through better urban design and development practices.
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