Temporal and spatial dynamics in post-disaster reconstruction: A reflection on multiscale interactions

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Anales de Investigación en Arquitectura; Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024)
2301-1513
2301-1505
10.18861/ania.2024.14.2

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This study explores the complex interplay between time and space in the context of post-disaster reconstruction and introduces a novel perspective that transcends the traditional static conceptions associated with architecture and urban planning. Through a multiscale analysis integrating temporal dimensions (memory, observation, and projection) with spatial scales ranging from individualbuildings to the broader urban fabric, results show thatreconstruction is not merely a physical rebuilding processbut also an act of resignifying and reinterpreting time andspace. The concept of “zero time” is introduced as a moment of stasis preceding reconstruction, while “movement” is analyzed as a metaphor for the journey toward a renewed spatial and social harmony. This article highlights the mutual influence between reconstruction practices and individuals’ temporal and spatial perceptions and suggests planning approaches that value temporality and spatial flexibility. Contributing to the urban resilience debate, this research provides insights for sustainable, inclusive, and community-rooted post-disaster reconstruction approaches. Temporal and spatial dynamics in post-disaster reconstruction: a reflection on multiscale interactions.

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Urban Planning, Sustainable Cities, Community Resilience, Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development, Partnerships

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