Risk management analysis in a worst case scenario: an urban example

Abstract

Risk Management is about safety, reduced consequences, customized strategies, and a perfect action plan. National or international level, it is important to have a strategy in case of risks fatidic manifestation. This implies information on regional specificities and vulnerabilities, an understanding of potential risks, and managerial processes. In view of these aspects, the present paper focuses on the analysis of risk management considering a worst-case urban scenario. It aims to find answers to questions related to the urban potential to absorb shocks, resist, adapt and transform. In particular, a case study captures the weaknesses of local transport infrastructure and provides the basis for the design of risk management.