Papers published in Urban Design and Planning are eligible for awards from the Institution of Civil Engineers. Papers from any of the ICE journals can be nominated for several awards. In addition, each journal has awards dedicated to their specific subject area.
On Friday 18 October 2013, ICE president Barry Clarke presented an award to the following paper published in Urban Design and Planning in 2012. The editorial panel nominated their best papers and an awards committee chaired by David Balmforth allocated the awards.
Reed and Mallik Medal
The Reed and Mallik Medal, presented for the best paper published in Urban Design and Planning, was awarded to Donovan (2012).
Abstract
Disasters, whether caused by nature or human nature are a major and growing issue. This paper explores the human and physical costs of disasters and suggests how planners and urban designers can help create the optimal conditions for people to put their lives back together and access, as far as possible, the opportunities they need to thrive and fulfil their potential. The paper draws on the author's observations from Kosovo, Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland. It concludes that whilst there is a rich vein of initiatives that directly or indirectly assist in the healing and rebuilding process they are unlikely to succeed without wider social, economic measures and political initiatives.1
