Course title
5M762000,6M010500,7M6900001
Spatial Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction

 NAKAMURA Hitoshi Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course content
A lot of communities and cities in Japan and across the globe are exposed to the risk of disasters. This course will focus on the general outline, problems, and prospects in relation to spatial planning for disaster risk reduction, such as with earthquake and flood risks in Japan.
Every class will be conducted online.
Purpose of class
This course deals with the general outline, problems, and prospects in relation to spatial planning for disaster risk reduction.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will be able to learn the basic concept of spatial planning for disaster risk reduction.
  2. Students will be able to learn about the problems of spatial planning for disaster risk reduction.
  3. Students will be able to learn about the possibilities and challenges of spatial planning for disaster risk reduction.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and risk Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
2． Spatial Planning for Community Resilience Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
3． Disaster recovery planning and reconstruction projects in Kobe Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
4． Tohoku earthquake recovery process
Collaborative Activities for the Recovery in Nakoso Region 		Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
5． Risk-based floodplain regulation of Shiga Prefecture Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
6． Super levee projects along the Arakawa River in Tokyo
Community-based activities: Shinkoiwa district 		Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
7． Earthquake risk in the area densely built-up with old wooden houses in Tokyo Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
8． Community-based activities: Hikifune area Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
9． Case Studies 1 Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
10． Case Studies 2 Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
11． Final report presentations and discussions 1 Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
12． Final report presentations and discussions 2 Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
13． Final report presentations and discussions 3 Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
14． Final report presentations and discussions 4 Read relevant references as preparation 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 In-class discussions Final report & presentation Total.
1. 20% 10% 30%
2. 20% 15% 35%
3. 20% 15% 35%
Total. 60% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Final grades are computed as follows:
1. In-class discussions: 60%
2. Final report & presentation: 40%
Total: 100%
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
There is no required textbook for this course.
References are shown as needed each time.
e.g.
Jaimie Hicks Masterson, et al. Planning for Community Resilience: A Handbook for Reducing Vulnerability to Disasters. Island Press, 2014.
Randolph, J. Environmental Land Use Planning and Management, Island Press, 2012.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for a student who has been studying urban and regional planning, architecture, environmental studies, and other related academic fields. 
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch break on Tuesday.
    Questions by email can be accepted at any time.
  • Prof. Hitoshi Nakamura
    E-mail: nakamu-h@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Based on the work experience in the field of Urban and Regional Planning, the basic concept, technical analysis and integration methods in relation to spatial planning for disaster risk reduction can be taught.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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