National Outline Plan 38 for the seismic strengthening of existing buildings: a genuine answer or a fabricated solution?
National Outline Plan 38 deals with the strenghtening of older buildings against earthquake damage. The strengthening will be carried out by developers, who will gain the right to add apartments to the buildings to cover their costs. Bimkom’s report outlines a number of flaws in this plan, from financial, social and structural perspectives.
Read the English summary of the report here: Tama 38 English
National Outline Plan 38 deals with the strenghtening of older buildings against earthquake damage. The strengthening will be carried out by developers, who will gain the right to add apartments to the buildings to cover their costs. Bimkom’s report outlines a number of flaws in this plan, from financial, social and structural perspectives.
Read the English summary of the report here: Tama 38 English
