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Sustainable Urban Design for Stormwater Management: Concepts and Reviews
Urbanisation has significantly increased impervious surfaces, disrupting natural hydrological cycles and exacerbating stormwater management challenges. Traditional stormwater systems, designed for historical precipitation patterns, are increasingly inadequate, leading to frequent flooding and water pollution. This chapter aims to explore the integration of green infrastructure and low-impact development practices as sustainable solutions for urban stormwater management. A literature review and analysis of case studies in the USA and China were conducted. These methodologies provided insights into the effectiveness of permeable pavements, green roofs, rain gardens, and the associated techniques in reducing runoff, improving water quality, and enhancing urban resilience. Findings reveal that these sustainable practices can significantly mitigate urban flooding, improve water quality, and offer broader environmental, social, and economic benefits. The implications of this research emphasise the necessity for urban planners and policymakers to adopt these sustainable stormwater management practices. Recommendations include prioritising infiltration, adaptability, and efficient storage, tailored to local environmental conditions, and leveraging innovative financing mechanisms to overcome financial barriers. The research contributes to the field by providing a comprehensive review of contemporary sustainable stormwater management practices and their applicability in diverse urban contexts. The conclusion highlights the importance of integrating green infrastructure and low-impact development into urban policies and planning frameworks to create more resilient, sustainable cities capable of addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by urbanisation and climate change.
Sustainable Urban Design for Stormwater Management: Concepts and Reviews
Urbanisation has significantly increased impervious surfaces, disrupting natural hydrological cycles and exacerbating stormwater management challenges. Traditional stormwater systems, designed for historical precipitation patterns, are increasingly inadequate, leading to frequent flooding and water pollution. This chapter aims to explore the integration of green infrastructure and low-impact development practices as sustainable solutions for urban stormwater management. A literature review and analysis of case studies in the USA and China were conducted. These methodologies provided insights into the effectiveness of permeable pavements, green roofs, rain gardens, and the associated techniques in reducing runoff, improving water quality, and enhancing urban resilience. Findings reveal that these sustainable practices can significantly mitigate urban flooding, improve water quality, and offer broader environmental, social, and economic benefits. The implications of this research emphasise the necessity for urban planners and policymakers to adopt these sustainable stormwater management practices. Recommendations include prioritising infiltration, adaptability, and efficient storage, tailored to local environmental conditions, and leveraging innovative financing mechanisms to overcome financial barriers. The research contributes to the field by providing a comprehensive review of contemporary sustainable stormwater management practices and their applicability in diverse urban contexts. The conclusion highlights the importance of integrating green infrastructure and low-impact development into urban policies and planning frameworks to create more resilient, sustainable cities capable of addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by urbanisation and climate change.
Sustainable Urban Design for Stormwater Management: Concepts and Reviews
Urban Sustainability
Cheshmehzangi, Ali (editor) / Sedrez, Maycon (editor) / Flynn, Andrew (editor) / Farhadi, Reza (author) / Ziari, Keramatollah (author) / Bakhshayeshi, Shima (author) / Noroozi, Maryam (author) / Nasehi, Saeedeh (author) / Askarizad, Reza (author)
Rethinking Stormwater Management through Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 9 ; 179-195
2024-09-01
17 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English