Post-War Resettlement and Urban Reconstruction: A case study of Khorram-Shahr, Iran

Abstract

The resettlement plan in war-torn cities is one of the most important objectives after conflict, as the ultimate goal is to repatriate immigrants and establish an ordinary life for residents. The resettlement plan plays a significant role in the reconstruction of urban areas in the post-war situation. This paper firstly review the literature on post-war resettlement process, then explore the resettlement strategy in the urban area of Khorram-Shahr as the most important war-torn city in Iran. The discussions are based on the results of a sequential mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) research exploring the persistent urban problems and local peoples' expectations in damaged neighbourhoods. The findings of this study reveal the most important strategies for resettlement in the post-war city to be considered by urban planners and authorities.

Keywords: Post-war reconstruction, war-ruined city; resettlement plan; urban reconstruction; Khorram-Shahr reconstruction