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Dr. Balaji Rao P.S.V1*, Dr. Pijush Kanti Tripathi2, Dr. Dhanya K A3, Prabhat Kumar Srivastava4, Manoj P. K.5, Dr. Prasanta Kumar Parida6, Dr. Debasri Dey7

1*Professor, Department of Business Administration, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore
2Associate Professor of Geography, Haldia Government College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
3Assistant Professor, Christ University Bangalore
4Department of Computer Science and Engineering IMS Engineering College Ghaziabad
5Professor and Head, Department of Applied Economics ,Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, Kerala -682 022 ,0000-0002-5710-1086 Scopus ID: 36827726100
6Associate Professor, School of Rural Management , KIIT Deemed to be University, Campus – 17, Patia, Bhubaneswar – 751024, Odisha, India
7Associate Professor, Brainware University, India

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Abstract

Community resilience in urban settings is increasingly recognized as critical for mitigating and recovering from various disruptions. This research investigates the integration of social capital and infrastructure strategies in urban planning to enhance community resilience. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including qualitative interviews with stakeholders and case studies, alongside quantitative surveys. Findings underscore the pivotal roles of strong social networks and resilient infrastructure in fostering community resilience. Communities with robust social capital demonstrate enhanced capacity for collective action and resource mobilization during crises. Effective infrastructure systems, including resilient buildings and reliable utilities, support continuity of services and expedite recovery. The study advocates for integrated approaches in urban planning that prioritize community engagement, equitable resource distribution, and adaptive infrastructure design. Practical implications highlight the need for policymakers and planners to invest in both social capital initiatives and resilient infrastructure projects to build sustainable and resilient urban communities.

Keywords: Community resilience, urban planning, social capital, infrastructure strategies, disaster resilience

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