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The study investigates how Fukui city rebuilt itself after disasters by mobilizing expertise and negotiating priorities.

June 6, 2026Buildings and CitiesOpen Access

Post-war reconstruction-as-knowledge practice: Fukui’s dual disaster recovery

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The study investigates how Fukui city rebuilt itself after disasters by mobilizing expertise and negotiating priorities.
Analyzed historical documents and institutional operations from 1945 to 1955.
Examined technical standards, legal instruments, and committee deliberations.
Explored the role of political leadership and civic participation in recovery processes.
Zoning and fireproofing measures improved safety and risk management during reconstruction.
Institutional memory and civic networks shaped urban form post-disaster.
Negotiated coordination between different governance levels facilitated adaptive planning.

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Randomized trial examines post-war urban recovery in Fukui, highlighting urban planning and governance implications.

Urushima et al. (2026) studied this question.

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