Settlement Planning: UN-HABITAT in Disaster and Conflict Contexts

Prior to disasters, many cities particularly
in developing countries have high levels of
vulnerability. When a disaster or a conflict occurs
cities are ill prepared to cope with the crises.
After a disaster, cities face a massive influx of
displaced people and relief actors; breakdown
of services; weakened institutions; and destruction
of infrastructure and buildings.
Post-crisis urban planning is an important tool
for both managing displacement and guiding
sustainable reconstruction by linking land,
housing, services, infrastructure, livelihoods and
governance. It is thus a crucial tool for post-crisis
recovery and reconstruction. Post-crisis urban
planning should take into careful consideration
the specific context of the affected area as well as
the evolving crisis situation.