In the Eye of the Storm: How Centuries of Disaster Make Tokyo a Case Study in Urban Resilience

October 05, 2021

Resources

In the Eye of the Storm (PDF) In the Eye of the Storm - Japanese (PDF)

Report Summary:

Tokyo's long history with natural catastrophes has shaped the way the city has established a framework for urban resilience that has lasted to present day. ULI Asia Pacific’s report, In the Eye of the Storm, takes a look into how the combination of physical and cultural preparedness has propelled Tokyo into becoming one of the most resilient cities in the world.

Report Summary: Tokyo's long history with natural catastrophes has shaped the way the city has established a framework for urban resilience that has lasted to present day. ULI Asia Pacific’s report, In the Eye of the Storm, takes a look into how the combination of physical and cultural preparedness has propelled Tokyo into becoming one of the most resilient cities in the world.

Authors

Mike Owen

Colin Galloway

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Topics

Design & Planning

Architecture – Design Architecture – Landscape Construction and Engineering Resilience Sustainable Development