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Launched in December 2022, the Tokyo Resilience Project aims to redefine how urban environments prepare for natural disasters. With a staggering budget of 17 trillion yen (approximately $109 billion), the project is set to unfold over 18 years, emphasizing both soft and hard infrastructure improvements.
Comprehensive Disaster Response
The TRP focuses not just on flood prevention or earthquake-proofing buildings, but on a holistic strategy to safeguard the entire city against multiple threats. Essential features include:
Evacuation Routes: New paths will improve emergency response times.
Widening of Rivers: Creating larger waterways to manage floodwaters.