Seyyed Hasan Miri, Abbas Shakerizad Abyaneh, Sara Mesgary Houshyar,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (12-2011)
Abstract
After disasters, one of the main challenges confronting authorities is site selection for reconstructing damaged structures.
Experiences indicate that appropriate policies in site-selection could greatly influence on reconstruction success and residents'
satisfaction. Meanwhile, in literature related to post disaster reconstruction, avoiding from relocating settlements is generally
emphasized. However, when relocation is inevitable, adopting proper procedures is necessary to gain success. This article is
about reconstruction of Rofayye' -a town in Khuzestan Province of Iran- after the Iran-Iraq war, which is a distinguished
experiment from different aspects. Then all the town's components relocated from their situation, but in newly built city, still every
part has an identifiable vestige of the former Rofayye', that’s why some researchers considered it as "in-placement" by mistake.
In this article, the narrative of annihilation and recreation of Rofayye' is described and important specifications which are
considered when dealing with urban planning and design are explained. The main issues include preservation of formal fabric
structure, neighboring pattern, tribal territories, former plot areas, and situation of distinguished urban elements. Moreover,
providing urban standards and properly allocating responsibilities between authorities and residents were considerable. The
article is based on an intensive research and practice done during Rofayye' reconstruction in 1980's. The research performed by
qualitative method through extensive field study and analysis of maps, documents, and pictures. It is hoped that study of the
instructive points of this experiment lead to improved future reconstruction programs.
Fereshteh Kovacs,
Volume 30, Issue 2 (12-2020)
Abstract
This paper addresses the post-war reconstruction experience of Qasr-e-Shirin, Iran, in the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988). Compared with the war-damaged cities in southwest Iran, western cities such as Qasr-e-Shirin lack a post-war reconstruction assessment and documentation. With an objective view, the author aims at documenting the situation of the city almost thirty years after its reconstruction. To this purpose, ten criteria based on the other national and international experiences, as well as the primary aims of the reconstruction plan itself and the community’s needs have been developed. Data is acquired through extensive fieldwork, interview, reviewing governmental documents and other relevant national and international literature. Moreover, for the assessment of the reconstruction plan, a GIS analysis is conducted. The results show that the reconstruction process of Qasr-e Shirin was not successful in reviving the city nor in encouraging the migrants to return to their hometown. Analysis of this experience confirms that a detailed assessment of pre- and post-war reconstruction, preparing a flexible and long-term plan based on the resources and needs, documentation and monitoring, coordination and harmony between the stakeholders, community participation and empowerment and using technologies such as remote sensing and modern communication means are among the influential factors in yielding positive results in the post-war reconstruction.
