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aimed at reducing disaster risks. These measures involve making buildings
resilient to disasters such as earthquakes, floods and fires, strengthening
infrastructure systems and increasing the society’s capacity to prepare,
respond to and recover from disasters.
Urban regeneration reduces disaster risks by improving the buildings in
high risk regions and moving the settlements from such areas. This process
contains the analysis of predetermined risk zones, planning and design stages.
Urban regeneration projects also contribute to sustainability goals by taking
into account environmental impacts. Sustainability is an important factor in
reducing disaster risks and meeting the needs of future generations.
2.3. Disaster Risk Analysis and Planning in Urban Regeneration Projects
Disaster risk analysis and planning in urban regeneration projects is an
essential step to make the project resilient to disasters effectively. Disaster
risk analysis is a process performed before an urban regeneration activity. This
analysis includes the identification of potential disasters to which the region
may be exposed, the identification of high risk areas and the assessment of
the extensions of disaster risk. Disaster risk analysis requires the assessment
of geological, hydrological, climatic and social factors. In this analysis, factors
such as the probability, impact and frequency of potential disasters including
the earthquakes, floods, fires are taken into account.
Disaster risk planning in urban regeneration projects involves determining
the measures to be taken to reduce disaster risks. These measures focus on
various areas, from structural and non-structural interventions, the use of green
infrastructure, to improving society’s disaster preparedness and response
capacity. Disaster risk planning is based on risk management principles and
requires a participatory approach. Cooperation among local people, local
governments, experts and stakeholders is important for the success of effective
disaster risk planning.

3. Disaster-Resilient Building Design

3.1. Properties and Advantages of Disaster-Resilient Buildings
Disaster-resilient buildings are durable against natural disasters such as
earthquakes, storms, floods, fires. These buildings are constructed using
high-strength building materials, solid foundation systems and correct design
principles. Disaster-resilient buildings minimize the risk of collapse and
damage by maintaining their structural integrity. Reinforced columns, shear
walls, vertical and horizontal load-bearing systems are important elements
that provide more resistance to the structure. Such structures reduce the
risk of fire due to using fire-resistant materials and designs. Fire response

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