Homeowner-driven housing reconstruction and retrofitting in Haiti: lessons learned, 4 years after the earthquake
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This paper presents a summary of lessons learned to date in building and retrofitting housing in Haiti following the January 12, 2010 earthquake, with the intent of influencing the implementation of future post-disaster housing reconstruction programs in Haiti and elsewhere. It describes steps for project implementation and contains a summary of the Build Change retrofit evaluation, design, and implementation procedure, using locally hired and trained staff.
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Hazards
Earthquake
Themes
Recovery
Shelter and housing
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Structural safety
Urban risk and planning
Country and region
Haiti