William R. Foster

Shaken, Not Broken: The Rise of Earthquake-Proof Smart Cities looks ahead to a future where urban life can endure even the planet’s fiercest tremors. This book explores how innovation, design, and data are reshaping how cities survive and adapt when the ground moves.

From AI-powered sensors and IoT networks to flexible building materials and real-time response systems, you’ll see how technology is transforming earthquake preparedness. Through detailed case studies and expert insights, it uncovers how architects, engineers, and city planners are merging science and imagination to create smarter, safer cities.

The book also tackles the hard questions cost, politics, and the challenge of scaling ideas beyond prototypes. It weighs optimism against practicality, revealing what it really takes to protect millions while keeping cities sustainable and connected.

Shaken, Not Broken isn’t just about survival. It’s about designing places that learn, adapt, and endure.

Can we build cities that stand strong when the world starts to shake?

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