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Harmonising Water Sensitive Design for Sustainable Stormwater Management: Challenges and Opportunities in Auckland’s Urban Development
This chapter explores the challenges and opportunities of harmonising water sensitive design (WSD) for sustainable stormwater management in Auckland’s urban development. The expanding urban area in Auckland, New Zealand, faces increasing challenges in climate-sensitive urban design and planning. Climate change further exacerbates problems such as urban flooding and the burden on existing stormwater infrastructure. To address these challenges, the integration of WSD is crucial. This chapter aims to showcase innovative approaches to incorporate WSD in greenfield and brownfield urban development, addressing urban flooding, biodiversity enhancement, and stormwater management issues. The methodology includes a case study approach focusing on two exemplary projects in the Auckland region. These case studies demonstrate successful implementation of WSD practices to harmonise sustainable stormwater management with landscape, urban water streams, public spaces, and built fabric. Contributing to the existing knowledge base, this study provides practical illustrations of the successful implementation of WSD, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among urban planners, designers, hydrologists, engineers, landscape architects, ecologists, and stakeholders. The study emphasises a holistic approach that integrates stormwater management with urban aesthetics and biodiversity. The significance of this research lies in its demonstration of the potential to create vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods. The study advocates for comprehensive stormwater management solutions that optimise waterway health and recognises indigenous perspectives, particularly the Māori worldview, in freshwater management. By showcasing the integration of cultural and environmental principles into WSD practices, the research highlights the importance of harmonising the built environment with natural systems.
Harmonising Water Sensitive Design for Sustainable Stormwater Management: Challenges and Opportunities in Auckland’s Urban Development
This chapter explores the challenges and opportunities of harmonising water sensitive design (WSD) for sustainable stormwater management in Auckland’s urban development. The expanding urban area in Auckland, New Zealand, faces increasing challenges in climate-sensitive urban design and planning. Climate change further exacerbates problems such as urban flooding and the burden on existing stormwater infrastructure. To address these challenges, the integration of WSD is crucial. This chapter aims to showcase innovative approaches to incorporate WSD in greenfield and brownfield urban development, addressing urban flooding, biodiversity enhancement, and stormwater management issues. The methodology includes a case study approach focusing on two exemplary projects in the Auckland region. These case studies demonstrate successful implementation of WSD practices to harmonise sustainable stormwater management with landscape, urban water streams, public spaces, and built fabric. Contributing to the existing knowledge base, this study provides practical illustrations of the successful implementation of WSD, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among urban planners, designers, hydrologists, engineers, landscape architects, ecologists, and stakeholders. The study emphasises a holistic approach that integrates stormwater management with urban aesthetics and biodiversity. The significance of this research lies in its demonstration of the potential to create vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods. The study advocates for comprehensive stormwater management solutions that optimise waterway health and recognises indigenous perspectives, particularly the Māori worldview, in freshwater management. By showcasing the integration of cultural and environmental principles into WSD practices, the research highlights the importance of harmonising the built environment with natural systems.
Harmonising Water Sensitive Design for Sustainable Stormwater Management: Challenges and Opportunities in Auckland’s Urban Development
Urban Sustainability
Cheshmehzangi, Ali (editor) / Sedrez, Maycon (editor) / Flynn, Andrew (editor) / Jayawardena, Iresh (author)
Rethinking Stormwater Management through Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 8 ; 153-176
2024-09-01
24 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English