Resilient cities are cities that have the ability to absorb, recover and prepare for future shocks (economic, environmental, social & institutional). Resilient cities promote sustainable development, well-being and inclusive growth. A Resilient City is one that has developed capacities to absorb future shocks and stresses
A resilience building process entails strengthening of:
> City systems (Infrastructure, services, sectors) - drainage, water supply, transport, health facilities etc.
> City planning (development norms, land-use planning)
> A resilient city assesses, plans and acts to prepare for and respond to all hazards – sudden and slow onset, expected and unexpected.