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¹PhD student, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland.

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The 'build back better' (BBB) concept offers a chance to reduce community vulnerability after disasters. Victorian bushfire recovery shows BBB principles like risk-based zoning and stakeholder consultation are effective for future reconstruction.

Keywords:

Victorian bushfires build back better post-disaster reconstruction recovery risk reduction vulnerability

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Disaster Management
Urban Planning
Environmental Science

Background:

The 'build back better' (BBB) concept aims to enhance community resilience post-disaster.
Post-disaster reconstruction presents opportunities to reduce future vulnerability.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the application and outcomes of core BBB principles.
To evaluate the effectiveness of BBB initiatives in the 2009 Victorian bushfire recovery.

Main Methods:

Case study analysis of the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
Examination of implemented BBB measures during post-disaster reconstruction.

Main Results:

Several BBB measures were successfully implemented in Victoria.
Key initiatives included hazard risk-based zoning, structural improvements, facilitated permits, stakeholder consultations, and social/economic recovery programs.
The study identified successful BBB applications relevant to general post-disaster recovery efforts.

Conclusions:

Avoid construction in high-risk zones.
Ensure fairness and representation in community consultations.
Provide adequate economic recovery support and establish recovery frameworks in advance.
Empower local councils for effective disaster recovery.