A framework for using the concept of urban resilience in responding to climate-related disasters. Issue 4 (8th August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Torabi, Elnaz; Dedekorkut-Howes, Aysin; Howes, Michael
• Is Part Of: Urban research & practice. Volume 15:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 561
• Page End: 583
• Publication Date: 2022-08-08
• Subjects: Urban resilience -- political resilience -- coastal cities -- adaptation -- Gold Coast -- Sunshine Coast; Sociology, Urban -- Periodicals; 307.7605
• DOI: 10.1080/17535069.2020.1846771
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-5069

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Resilience is an important concept in planning/policy. The diversity of theoretical conceptualisations, lack of a clear definition, and ambiguity in application to cities have made urban resilience a difficult concept to pin-down. This paper explores the dimensions of urban resilience to conceptualise and operationalise resilience, connecting theory and practice using two Australian cases. The findings call for a reconsideration of the existing dimensions (infrastructural, ecological, social and community, economic, and institutional) and highlight urban political resilience, a new dimension essential for a transformative adaptation approach.