Why was Port au Prince especially vulnerable to earthquake damage and what plans are there to remake Haiti's urban geography in the wake of the 2010 earthquake?
Port au Prince was especially vulnerable to earthquake damage due to its location in a seismically active region, its lack of building codes and regulations, and its dense population. The city was built on a sedimentary basin, which amplifies seismic waves, and many of the buildings were constructed with poor materials and techniques.
In the wake of the 2010 earthquake, the Haitian government has implemented a number of plans to remake Haiti's urban geography. These plans include the development of new housing, the improvement of infrastructure, the creation of new jobs, and the implementation of building codes and regulations. Additionally, the government has implemented a number of programs to help rebuild the city, such as the Haiti Reconstruction Fund and the Haiti Urban Development Project. These programs are designed to help rebuild the city in a more resilient and sustainable way.