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Architecture, planning and urban design for National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training Institute

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By Felino A. Palafox

There are 10 manmade and eight natural disasters, and our country is highly vulnerable to these and to the impacts of climate change like sea level rise, stronger typhoons and extreme rainfall, among others. Sadly, these situations are worsened by poor urban planning and construction design practices, making us more disadvantaged during disasters. Studies, research and experience have shown that it is 90-percent less expensive to address hazards before they become disasters.

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To be located in the northern part of New Clark City, the 8-hectare NDRRMTI will serve as a knowledge and skills center that will administer people-centered programs and measures to reduce vulnerabilities and risks to hazards as well as provide community-based training courses in disaster risk reduction and management.

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Thus, the plan interconnects administrative, training and research facilities with recreational parks and open spaces to ensure that the institute not only accommodates different types of training, research programs, and simulation but also recreational activities that will promote a healthy lifestyle among the future users.

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Themes Urban risk and planning Structural safety Critical infrastructure
Country and region Philippines

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