An Approach for Neighborhood Form Generation for Post-Disaster and Post-Conflict Temporary Housing Settlements

Abstract

Temporary housing settlements are one of the most significant post-crisis responses following detrimental disasters and forced displacement. However, the urgency to provide immediate shelter often results in the use of conventional methods that overlook fundamental spatial design considerations. Recognizing the need for a new approach to settlement generation, this study introduces a novel method ology for neighborhood form generation in post-disaster and post-conflict tempo rary housing settlements during the preparedness period of disaster management. In this study, a three-step methodology is adopted. First, design codes for post disaster and post-conflict temporary housing settlements are thoroughly investigated through a comprehensive literature review. Then, the layout elements and basic spatial assumptions guiding the neighborhood form generation are identified. Finally, the requirements and constraints for neighborhood form generation in post-disaster and post-conflict temporary housing settlements are formulated, incorporating spatial design considerations. In contrast to the prevailing focus on housing design in various projects and approaches, the proposed approach, emphasizing spatial design considerations, holds promise for affected communities by enabling livable neigh borhoods and for humanitarian workers involved in the provision and design of PDPC settlements. This offers a new approach to enhance shelter response efforts.