STORMWATER – Exploring the options Module 4 of the SWITCH Training kit
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 2 Stormwater in the city – Linkages within the urban water cycle STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 3 Linkages between stormwater and other urban management sectors Transport Housing Parks and recreation Economic development Waste management STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 4 A more integrated approach… STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 5 Benefits of taking a more integrated approach Flood control Pollution control Protection against erosion Alternative source of water Amenity value Climate change adaptation Economic efficiency Image: Johannes Gerstenberg STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 6 Ways to overcome the barriers to sustainable stormwater management Pilot projects to demonstrate evidence of results and feasibility of maintenance Public engagement Institutional coordination Legislative and regulatory change Market-driven changes Political support STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 7 Water Sensitive Urban Design (1) Image:ILASA Image:Ralph Philip STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Swales Rainwater harvesting Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 8 Options for sustainable stormwater management (1) Site planning Porous paving Image: University of Abertay Image: ICLEI Image: Ingenieurgesellsch aft Sieker (IPS) STORMWATER – Exploring the options
Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 9 Options for sustainable stormwater management (2) Green roofs Infiltration systems Detention ponds and basins Image: Palph Philip Image: Holger Robrecht STORMWATER – Exploring the options
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