Residents and officials encourage visitors to come to Rikuzentakata in its unfinished state. The exposure of their progress will hopefully garner support internationally and teach other communities about their recovery and post-disaster techniques.
The "Bridge of Hope" conveyor belt system is unique to Rikuzentakata. It has provided the city, not only efficiency in the transporting of soil, but also hope for the recovery of their homes and livelihoods.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
Post-disaster surveys indicated that people preferred a larger seawall to defend against future tsunamis of the same magnitude. However, over time, opinions have changed but design decisions have been approved and 14-20 meter high seawalls areā¦
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.