Reducing Disaster Risk by Managing Urban Land Use: Guidance Notes for Planners

By Asian Development Bank

This document provides guidance for urban planners on how to utilize land use management-related tools they have at their disposalland use planning, development control instruments, greenfield development, and urban redevelopmentto reduce disaster risk and contribute to strengthening urban resilience and sustainable urban development. The guidance provided in the document is further illustrated through case studies showing examples where urban land use management-related tools have been adopted to reduce disaster risk.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9292574752
• ISBN13: 9789292574758
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Asian Development Bank
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"