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Reimagining Urban Humanities: Conversations on Coastal City Resilience


This paper documents the proceedings of a two-day event focused on the intersection of urban humanities and coastal city resilience, particularly in the context of the Philippine archipelago. By bringing together scholars, urban planners, and local stakeholders, the study explores how humanistic perspectives—such as history, culture, and local lived experiences—can inform more resilient and inclusive urban design. The discussions center on the unique vulnerabilities of coastal metropolitan areas to climate change, sea-level rise, and rapid urbanization, while emphasizing the importance of "archipelagic thinking" in regional planning. The research highlights the need to move beyond purely technical engineering solutions toward a holistic approach that integrates social justice, heritage preservation, and community agency. Ultimately, these conversations advocate for a reimagined urbanism that is ecologically sensitive and deeply rooted in the cultural identity of coastal populations.



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