... and CNY 4.49bn in direct economic losses. Immediately after the quake, the central government decided to rebuild it as a model city for postdisaster reconstruction. This decision made Yingxiu’s reconstruction an enormous undertaking involving various interest groups far beyond its territory. The study...

... Postdisaster reconstruction Restoration Postconflict reconstruction Vitality of communities can be measured by how and at which rate housing recovery progressed in affected communities. In the USA, property owners are the main drivers of housing repair and reconstruction after disasters using...