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Tokyo before the next earthquake

By: Series: Town Planning Review ; 74(2) April 2003, 213-238(227)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Argues that disaster planning should be an important part of sustainable development policy taking Tokyo as an example. Assesses the development of different approaches to disaster planning strategies and urban planning in Tokyo from the 1950s. Concludes with questions, theories and remarks on disaster prevention in Tokyo from the standpoints of sustainable development, planning theory and practice. References.

Argues that disaster planning should be an important part of sustainable development policy taking Tokyo as an example. Assesses the development of different approaches to disaster planning strategies and urban planning in Tokyo from the 1950s. Concludes with questions, theories and remarks on disaster prevention in Tokyo from the standpoints of sustainable development, planning theory and practice. References.