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Enhancing Urban Resilience: Integrating Actions for Resilience (A4R) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for Sustainable Urban Development and Proactive Hazard Mitigation

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  • Goran Janaćković

    (Faculty of Occupational Safety, University of Niš, Čarnojevića 10a, 18000 Niš, Serbia)

  • Žarko Vranjanac

    (Innovation Center, University of Niš, Univerzitetski Trg 2, 18000 Niš, Serbia)

  • Dejan Vasović

    (Faculty of Occupational Safety, University of Niš, Čarnojevića 10a, 18000 Niš, Serbia)

Abstract

Hazards stemming from extreme natural events have exhibited heightened prominence in recent years. The natural hazard management process adopts a comprehensive approach that encompasses all stakeholders involved in the disaster management cycle. “Actions for Resilience” (A4R) represents a standardised concept derived from ISO/TR 22370:2020 that integrates principles from various scientific disciplines to enhance resilience in systems, whether they are socio-ecological systems, communities, or organisations. A4R emphasises proactive measures and interventions aimed at fostering resilience rather than merely reacting to crises or disruptions. It recognises that resilience is a multifaceted concept influenced by various factors, including social, economic, environmental, and institutional dimensions. Central to A4R is the understanding of complex system dynamics. Also, A4R involves rigorous risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within a system, as well as to build adaptive capacity within systems. A4R advocates for the development of resilience metrics and monitoring systems to assess the effectiveness of interventions and track changes in resilience over time. These metrics may include indicators related to social cohesion, ecosystem health, economic stability, and public infrastructure resilience. In this context, the study aims to apply the proposed hierarchy of factors and group decision-making using fuzzy numbers to identify strategic priorities for improving the urban resilience of the pilot area. The identified priority factors are then analysed across different scenarios, and corresponding actions are described in detail.

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  • Goran Janaćković & Žarko Vranjanac & Dejan Vasović, 2025. "Enhancing Urban Resilience: Integrating Actions for Resilience (A4R) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for Sustainable Urban Development and Proactive Hazard Mitigation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-21, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:14:p:6408-:d:1700653
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