Esperanza P.A.R.C. (Pro-Active Recovery Community)
Abstract
While housing is the largest component of economic loss from natural disasters,
little attention is paid to the housing problem before disasters occur (Quarantelli 1995;
Comerio 1997). Displaced people living in temporary housing communities suffer
emotionally and have difficulty resuming daily activities. Disaster planning must therefore
become more of a priority for urban areas (FEMA 2009). This thesis proposes a design
application planning for temporary housing communities in urban areas in the United
States. A park is devised to transform into a temporary housing community facilitating
psychosomatic recovery and helping victims recommence daily activities, when needed.
A site in Miami-Dade County, Florida has been chosen due its high vulnerability to
hurricanes and large metropolitan center. Previous examples of temporary communities
are analyzed within the context of site planning, community morale, and functional
efficiency. Lessons from this thesis can hopefully influence disaster planning for
temporary housing in other urban areas.
URI
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/levitan_emily_r_200908_mlahttp://hdl.handle.net/10724/25858