URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION

The URBEM Framework

The URBEM Framework for Assessing and Managing River Rehabilitation The framework includes –Generic approach for assessing and managing river rehabilitation, encompassing the tool for assessing the potential for rehabilitation of an urban watercourse –Support guidance Information that is available to inform the decisions taken in the generic approach –Decision guidance Tools and assessment procedures that elicit a decision The framework links to all the other outputs of the URBEM project and can be expanded to include non- URBEM tools, methods and information

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available ? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

How to navigate the framework Glossary and Appendices Training and Dissemination WP1WP11 Introduction to the Framework WP9 S1.1S1.2S1.3 Each of the boxes above represents an output that provides information on how to use the URBEM framework and the other URBEM outputs

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

River Rehabilitation Information Study site monitoring Rehabilitation techniques WP3WP8 Existing Case Studies WP2 S2.1S2.2S2.3 These boxes describe the URBEM outputs that give information on urban river rehabilitation. These outputs can inform decisions regarding the assessment and management of river rehabilitation.

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

WP4 WP7 WP5 What tools and assessment procedures are available? Aesthetic Evaluation Methodology Social Appraisal Tool Multi-Criteria Decision Making D1.1D1.2D1.3 These tools can be used at appropriate stages in the generic approach by technical specialists in the relevant areas. The results from using the tools can then be used to inform the decision making process.

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available ? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

Recommends suitable success indicators for different objectives Provides information on application Indicators of Success D2.1 Which indicators can be used for decision-making? Indicators of success have been developed as a means of evaluating the potential for a rehabilitation project to achieve its objectives and assessing whether the project actually does achieve its objectives.

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

Key S Point for participation of stakeholders Process decision End of process Jump to different process Process part Main links between processes or information 1 Link to work package Start of process This describes the symbols in the diagram of the generic approach. Note the icons for identifying stakeholder participation opportunities and links to specific work packages of the URBEM project.

The generic approach to assessing and managing urban river rehabilitation The following slides describe the generic approach which includes –The steps in the tool for assessing the potential for rehabilitation of an urban watercourse –The steps of construction and utilisation in river rehabilitation The generic approach does NOT include the process of developing policy or strategic planning

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals Set high level goals and more specific objectives Example Goal: To improve the aesthetics of the river Objectives: Increase the natural components of the river, increase the accessibility of the river The goals should be complete so that they include all aspects that might affect the final decision

Process 1a – Formulating River Rehabilitation Goals Assess Baseline Condition Set goals and objectives* Set Boundaries 1. Define time-scale of plan or project 2. Define spatial extent of assessment 3. Define time-scale for assessment 4. Determine resources for assessment Identify Controlling Factors 1a.11a.21a.31a.4 1. Check legislative requirements 2. Determine financial limits 4. Check relevant strategies and plans (including flooding, environmental, landuse planning etc) 5. Identify stakeholder requirements (including public) 6. Identify physical constraints Go to Process 1b * Can relate to policy, development plan or project 1. Set broad goals 2. Consultation with stakeholders 3. Set specific objectives S S S Start 1. Review information on urban catchment 2. Identify stakeholders 3. Site characterisation: identify issues at catchment, reach and site scales 2, 3, 4, 75, 2, 4, 7 7

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

1b Defining method of assessment This stage determines how you will measure the objectives and how you will evaluate different options for achieving the objectives The assessment will involve using a multi-criteria decision making method so that options are assessed in terms of how they fulfill the criteria set for achieving the objectives The tool is flexible so the decision maker can select the most appropriate approach for their situation Some MCDM methods require the selection of weights for criteria which takes into account the relative importance the decision maker attaches to the criteria. Guidance is given on how to weight criteria.

Process 1b - Defining method of assessment Set criteria Define scale of measurement of criteria Normalise criteria scales Note: Normalisation method depends on the criteria Go to Process 2a From Process 1a 1. Define criteria for each specific objective 2. Define success indicators and acceptability criteria (initial review to be refined during assessment). Select MCDM method Is MADM method compensatory? Assign weights to criteria Yes No 5, 10 3, 4, 5, 10 5, Note: investigate uncertainty with sensitivity tests 1b.1 1b.2 1b.31b.4 1b.5

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

2a Development of options Develop options for rehabilitation projects, using the supporting information modules where appropriate Assessing the consequences of options may be based on detailed studies or on past experience Each option should be assessed in terms of the selected criteria. Scores should be checked for consistency between options.

Process 2a - Development of Options Identify options Describe the consequences of options 1. Use of modelling and other assessment methods as appropriate 2. Use of past experience Score options Note: score each criteria on each option using the normalised scale Go to Process 2b 1. Consider controlling factors 2. Consider objectives 3. Consider likely cost 4. One option should consider the ‘do nothing’ scenario From Process 1b 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, a.2 2a.3 2a.4 S

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

2b Assessment of options Apply the MCDM method to each option to evaluate how well they achieve the objectives

Process 2b - Assessment of Options Apply MADM method Review Assessment 1. Review weights 2. Review scores 3. Review results 2b.12b.2 Go to Process 3 1. Consider controlling factors 2. Consider objectives 3. Consider likely cost From Process 2a Is solution acceptable? Go to Process 2a to identify any further options, if none then go to Process 1a to revise objectives Yes No 5 5

EVK4-CT Urban River Basin Enhancement Methods (URBEM) Activity Chart SUPPORT GUIDANCE GENERIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND MANAGING RIVER REHABILITATION DECISION GUIDANCE River Rehabilitation Information How to navigate the framework What tools and assessment procedures are available? Indicators of success 1a Formulating river rehabilitation goals 1b Defining method of assessment Key 3 Implement, monitor and review 2b Assessment of options 2a Development of options 1 Setting up the project 2 Deciding options 3 Implementing

3 Implement, monitor and review This stage involves the construction and realisation of outcomes of the rehabilitation project. It is important to appraise the success of the project during and after implementation so that a strategy can be developed if the project is not achieving its objectives.

Process 3 - Implement, Monitor & Review Design Monitoring Programme Review Monitoring Results Select parameters to monitor from indicators of success (1b.1) considering cost, difficulty and value of monitoring 2. Decide where and when to monitor (before, during and/or after implementation) 6. Decide actions in event of not meeting objectives Are results acceptable? Implement Option and Monitoring Go to Process 1a Yes No S 3.2 Review Monitoring Programme 3.5 Is monitoring still needed? End No Yes From Process 2b Report Any Lessons Learnt 3.4 Any new info. that might alter objectives? Yes No S 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,10 2

Conclusions The framework describes all the outputs from the URBEM project This gives decision makers an overview of the tools and information available to support the river rehabilitation process The implementation of assessing and managing river rehabilitation will involve the input of a wide range of technical specialists from a variety of disciplines Stakeholder engagement and participation (including the public) is an important part of any project