Identifying characteristics of resilient urban communities through a case study method

摘要: Abstract With an increasing acknowledgement of climate variability, the important role resilience in achieving healthy urban ecosystems has also been discussed by academics recently. The literature however shows ambiguity about characteristics resilience, while substantive progress made practice building communities. To bridge gap between theory and practices, this paper dedicate to answer question: What are typical resilient communities? Using research method case study, screens analyzes four exemplary cases communities from around world, articulating specific strategies their core concept each case. Finally, eight performance dimensions distilled explained. identification provides a scenario community, it gives direction for fostering community resilience.