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Abstract
The escalating global frequency and magnitude of floods, combined with the limitations of traditional risk management strategies, emphasize the critical need for adopting methods that bolster system resilience (Kotzee & Reyers, 2016). The pursuit of resilience in the face of environmental, socio-economic, and political uncertainties has gained attention across diverse disciplines (Meerow et al., 2016).
In practice, this concept has been widely embraced by cities and urban networks globally. Since 2010, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) network of local governments has organized congresses on "resilient cities." Paris joined the "100 Resilient Cities" initiative in 2015, progressively integrating resilience into crisis management protocols. The approval of the "Resilient Neighborhoods" charter for floods in 2018 (DRIEE, 2018) further exemplifies this trend. Despite rapid adoption in scientific research and its impact on management and urban planning documents, practical challenges persist.
This study aims to assess the tangible contributions of resilience compared to past environmental theories and flood management approaches. Additionally, it seeks to elucidate how this theory translates into actionable strategies within flood crisis management documents in the Parisian region and its implementation at the local level. Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, a city south of Paris with approximately 33,000 residents that has faced multiple floods, serves as a case study. Ongoing major urban projects in its flood-prone zones provide opportunities for in-depth analysis.
The research methodology is anchored in discourse analysis, encompassing a wide range of assessment targets that include individuals, institutions, and urban documents. Data for this study are systematically collected from various sources, including structured interviews and existing datasets. This comprehensive approach ensures a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted aspects of the research subject.
