Integrating Technology, Nature, and Community in Urban Resilience Planning
Keywords:
Infrastructure Resilience, Disaster-Sensitive Planning, Urban Resilience, Hybrid Infrastructure, Community Engagement, Adaptive Governance, Climate Change AdaptationAbstract
The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters underscore the urgent need for resilient infrastructure in urban planning. This narrative review aims to synthesize current literature on disaster-sensitive infrastructure development and assess strategies that enhance urban resilience. A systematic search was conducted using Scopus and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed studies published over the past decade. Keywords such as "infrastructure resilience," "urban planning," and "disaster risk reduction" guided the literature selection process, which included studies with empirical evidence and policy analysis.The review identified three major themes: the role of green-gray hybrid infrastructure, the importance of community-based and participatory approaches, and the integration of digital technologies like GIS and AI in risk assessment and mitigation. Despite notable progress, the analysis highlighted systemic barriers, including funding limitations, institutional fragmentation, and inadequate public awareness, that hinder the effectiveness of current resilience policies. To overcome these challenges, the study recommends adopting interdisciplinary strategies, promoting inclusive stakeholder engagement, and aligning urban policies with international resilience frameworks. The findings call for further empirical research on policy implementation across diverse urban contexts. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how integrative and adaptive approaches can foster infrastructure resilience in disaster-prone regions.
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