Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Evaluating Resident Satisfaction in Nepal's Post-earthquake Housing Reconstruction
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6 August 2024/२२ साउन २०८१ (मंगलबार, दिउँसो ३ बजे)
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Evaluating Resident Satisfaction in Nepal's Post-earthquake Housing Reconstruction
Apil KC, PhD Student, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan
Abstract:
This study explores the complexities of post-disaster reconstruction, particularly focusing on Nepal's 2015 Gorkha earthquake. The Government of Nepal, through the National Reconstruction Authority, primarily adopted an owner-driven approach to housing reconstruction, supported by international partners, however other reconstruction practices were also adopted. Despite its empowering intent in Owner driven reconstruction, this approach faced challenges due to bureaucratic constraints and limited community input. This research examines the impact of different reconstruction strategies on resident satisfaction, addressing a gap in the literature by focusing on process and policy influences. Through interviews and surveys in three settlements, the study uses a justice framework to analyze how reconstruction methods affect community well-being and satisfaction.
About the Speaker:
Apil K C is a PhD student at A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan and researcher at AIDD labs. Apil holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and master’s degree in urban planning from Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Nepal. Before embarking on his Ph.D. journey, Apil served as a faculty member in architecture and planning at IOE, while also contributing his expertise as Planning Consultant for diverse local and regional projects across Nepal since 2012. His experience ranges from comprehensive plans with local government to policy documents for central government.
His research interest includes disaster resilience and impact of climate change induced disaster in marginalized community, largely against flood and landslides in South Asian Regions, where he seeks to understand the role of governance and participation. Although most of his earlier research methods are qualitative, he seeks to broaden his understanding of disaster through the lens of information and quantitative analysis.