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Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST), 2020
We face an urban future. Global trends show that 6 out of 10 people will be living in urban areas... more We face an urban future. Global trends show that 6 out of 10 people will be living in urban areas by 2030.This connotes that the bulk of our problems would be concentrated within towns and cities. Apparently, this also means that urban planners' roles become increasingly imperative in our quest to make our cities sustainable and resilient. This study, "Viti Levu Flood-Risk Zonation From an Urban Planning Perspective", emphasizes the critical role of urban planning in disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Fiji. It highlights the vulnerabilities of urban centers to flooding due to their coastal, low-lying locations and proposes the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create flood-risk zonation maps. By classifying areas into low, moderate, and high-risk zones, the research seeks to inform policy and planning decisions, ensuring resilience and sustainability for Fijian communities. The findings advocate for urban planning as a national priority to mitigate disaster impacts, build resilience and promote sustainable development.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST), 2020
We face an urban future. Global trends show that 6 out of 10 people will be living in urban areas... more We face an urban future. Global trends show that 6 out of 10 people will be living in urban areas by 2030.This connotes that the bulk of our problems would be concentrated within towns and cities. Apparently, this also means that urban planners' roles become increasingly imperative in our quest to make our cities sustainable and resilient. This study, "Viti Levu Flood-Risk Zonation From an Urban Planning Perspective", emphasizes the critical role of urban planning in disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Fiji. It highlights the vulnerabilities of urban centers to flooding due to their coastal, low-lying locations and proposes the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create flood-risk zonation maps. By classifying areas into low, moderate, and high-risk zones, the research seeks to inform policy and planning decisions, ensuring resilience and sustainability for Fijian communities. The findings advocate for urban planning as a national priority to mitigate disaster impacts, build resilience and promote sustainable development.