Evaluating the Practices of Rural Settlements Reconstruction after the Earthquake Disaster, With an Emphasis on Rural Vitality (Case Study: Dastjerdeh County- Tarom Township)
Subject Areas : Urban and Regional Planning StudiesJamshid Einali 1 , Bhroz Mohammad Yeganeh 2 , Zahra Mohammadi 3
1 - Assistant Professor, Dep. of Geography, Zanjan of University, Zanjan, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Dep. of Geography, Zanjan of University, Zanjan, Iran
3 - M.A in Geography & Urban Planning, Zanjan of University, Zanjan, Iran
Keywords: vitality, Zanjan Province, Disaster management, Post-disaster reconstruction,
Abstract :
Reconstruction of rural settlements of natural disasters, particularly earthquakes SybDydh one of the most important approaches to disaster management and efforts are being made at this stage comes to the various effects on rural development and specifically on the vitality of its residents. In general, three major reconstruction policies, such as integration, relocation planning Drjasazy been used. The objective is to evaluate the practices to research rural SkvntgaHhay reconstruction after the 1369 earthquake disaster and its impact on rural vitality Democrats. Functional and descriptive analytical study based on data collected through field study through questionnaires is required. 13 political districts rural areas located within Dastjerdeh (city Tarom) has been selected for the study. The number of families living in the village in 1390, over 2083 cases, using a sample of 280 households chosen randomly Grdydv questionnaire distributed in the villages. To analyze the data, the statistical tests such as single-sample t, t the sample, factor analysis and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. The results show that the reconstruction of the villages’ MyDhd SybDydh the earthquake had a negative impact on residents and based on the average vitality index, the change is significant at 99%. Lvnz test vitality index difference created by the two different ways in comfort, BhdashtMhyt, safety and security, infrastructure, aesthetics is significant. Kruskal-Wallis test results show that the ranking was rebuilt settlements, most of the changes in the dimensions of vitality in the village has been Dastjerdeh.
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Lorah, P., & Southwick, R. (2003). Environmental protection, population change, and economic development in the rural western United States. Population & Environment, 24 (3), 255-272.
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Mohammadi Ostad Kolayeh, A., & Motiee Langroodi, S.H. (2015). the effects of resettlement strategies after natural disasters in sustainable rural development using grounded theory approach, Case Study: the flood-affected villages in East Golestan Province. Journal of Research and Rural Planning, 5 (1), 181-195. (In Persian)
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Saeedi, A., & Hosseini Hasel, S. (2010). Locating the foundation and establishment of new villages. Tehran:Islamic Revolution Housing Foundation Publications. (In Persian)
Saeedi Rezvani, N., & Khastou, M. (2011). Factors affecting the vitality of urban spaces, creating a lively urban space based on the concept of "shopping mall walking". Journal of identity of the City, 4 (6), 63-74. (In Persian)
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Shaw, R., Shiwaku Hirohide Kobayashi, K., & Kobayashi, M. (2004). Linking experience, education, perception and earthquake preparedness. Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, 13 (1), 39-49.
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Sui Pheng, L., Raphael, B., & Kwan Kit, W. (2006). Tsunamis: some pre-emptive disaster planning and management issues for consideration by the construction industry. Structural survey, 24 (5), 378-396.
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Willitts-King, B. (2009). Indonesia: a case study in the role of the affected state in humanitarian action. Humanitarian Policy Group Working Paper. Overseas Development Institute, London.
Wong, K. (2008). Colombia: A case study in the role of the affected state in humanitarian action. Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG)-Working Paper.
World Bank and ADB. (2005). Gujarat earthquake recovery program: assessment report. World Bank, New Delhi Industry. Structural Survey, 24 (5), 378-396.
Yadqar, A., & Pourrohani, M. (2012), the criteria for assessing the quality of spaces and rural settlements. Jornal of Housing and Rural Environment, 139, 51-66.
Zomorodian, M.J. (2003). Geomorphology of Iran. Mashhad: Mashhad University Press. (In Persian)