Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2025

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[J] Oral

H (Human Geosciences ) » H-DS Disaster geosciences

[H-DS09] Lirteracy for Disaster Risk Reduction

Mon. May 26, 2025 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 104 (International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe)

convener:Makoto Takahashi(Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University), Reo KIMURA(University of Hyogo), Chairperson:Reo KIMURA(University of Hyogo), Makoto Takahashi(Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University)

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

[HDS09-10] Relationship between seismic retrofitting process and disaster prevention literacy in condominiums with old seismic resistance standards.

*SAWADA Masahiro1 (1.Graduate School of Disaster Resillience, University of Hyogo)

Keywords:condominium, earthquake-resistant construction, Disaster Awareness

This report deals with a large condominium complex consisting of nine buildings and approximately 700 units located in Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe.
Although the buildings were sold and occupied after 1982, when the new seismic standard came into effect, they were constructed according to the old seismic standard. However, through seismic diagnosis and other measures, it was determined that the buildings needed to be strengthened to prepare for future earthquake disasters.
However, it is extremely difficult to reach a consensus on the implementation of seismic retrofitting in condominiums with many compartmentalized owners. After various studies and discussions, construction on an unprecedented scale in Japan began in 2023.
This report summarizes the process, examines the impact of the process and related efforts to formulate a district disaster prevention plan on improving residents' disaster prevention literacy, and identifies points to consider when implementing such efforts in similar condominiums in the future.