The planner's role in a planning process for a cautious adaptation of housing to natural hazards in developing countries, Examined through reconstruction projects in Indonesia after 2004

Abstract

In regard to cautious adaptation of housing, a lot can be learned from reconstruction projects that have been completed in the past in various places around the world. In a number of cases the local population has not been sufficiently spurred into action. Throughout the years and with growing experience it has become clear that the local stakeholders have an important role in the planning process. But what exactly is the role of the planner? What is the benefit of having planners playing an active role in the planning process for housing adaptation in developing countries? A big part of the answer to these questions lies in the utmost importance of knowledge transfer within this area of research and practice.