no66-71

[67] Spatial and Project Planning Characteristics of Post-disaster Settlement

A Case Study of Reconstruction After Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan

○Sung Lun Tsai¹, Chiho Ochiai¹, Min Chih Hou², Min Hui Tseng³ (1. Kyoto University, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 2. National Cheng Kung University, Department of Architecture, 3. Taiwan National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction)

Keywords:Settlement planning, Typhoon Morakot, Post-disaster reconstruction, Government policy, NGOs

In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot caused an unprecedented disaster in Taiwan. The government thus implemented a large-scale post-disaster reconstruction plan. To gain a comprehensive view of the disaster recovery after Typhoon Morakot, this research focuses on the spatial and planning characteristics of 35 reconstruction settlements nationwide and the discrepancy of decision-making among local governments and NGOs that supported reconstruction. The conclusions of this study are as follows: 1) There are many relocated households in the Kaohsiung area, and which many affected communities had been integrated and relocated. 2) The 35 reconstructed settlements could be classified into six types of settlement configurations. Different configurations were used according to various situations. Among them, the compound planning method was highly evaluated by the residents. 3) Although some local governments and NGOs prioritized reconstruction efficiency, some local governments and NGOs prioritized communication and participation of victims, showing significant differences among various stakeholders respond to post-disaster reconstruction. 4) 80% of the reconstructed settlements were constructed on government-owned lands. It was challenge to mantain the relocationship between new and original settlements.