Volume :

5

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and the fifth fastest growing city in the world. As an unwanted consequence of this growth, 70% of Kabul citizens are living in unplanned inhabitant areas. Currently, around three million people are living in unplanned residential areas, which lack vital infrastructure in both material and social terms. This review-paper focuses on effects of retrofitting and re-strengthening on structural plan and land use plan of Kabul. Most buildings in these areas are vulnerable to natural or man-made disasters. Re-strengthening and retrofitting old buildings would be not only result in cost savings but also in a better strategy of land adjustment. Furthermore, such efforts would help to achieve objectives for creating a sustainable city. The best option for realization of optimal land-use policy and mitigation of congestion in Kabul is the distribution of urban cores, or multi-centralization, and redistribution of the population. Re-strengthening and retrofitting buildings would also improve the economic situation of both government and landlords.