Tag: city resilience
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How to Fireproof a City: Embedding Resilience in Urban Fire Safety
Introduction: The Challenge of Fire in Modern Cities As urban areas expand and climate risks grow, cities face increasingly complex fire threats—from wildfires on the perimeters to high-rise fires in dense neighborhoods. The idea of “fireproofing a city” isn’t about making every building flameproof, but about reducing exposure, improving rapid response, and building resilience into…
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Jakarta’s Austerity Challenge: Pramono Anung’s Push to Build a Resilient City
Pramono Anung’s Challenge: Leading a City Through Austerity Jakarta’s newly sworn-in governor, Pramono Anung, enters a political landscape shaped by tighter budgets and growing pressures from climate change. The veteran bureaucrat, who served as cabinet secretary under former President Joko Widodo, is tasked with steering the megacity through austerity while preserving services, spurring growth, and…