scholarly journals Community Perceptions and Knowledge of Modern Stormwater Treatment Assets

Urban Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Hadi Zamanifard ◽  
Edward A. Morgan ◽  
Wade L. Hadwen
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Urban Runoff ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Stormwater Treatment ◽  
Runoff Water ◽  
Community Acceptance ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design

Modern stormwater treatment assets are a form of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) features that aim to reduce the volumes of sediment, nutrients and gross pollutants discharged into receiving waterways. Local governments and developers in urban areas are installing and maintaining a large number of stormwater treatment assets, with the aim of improving urban runoff water quality. Many of these assets take up significant urban space and are highly visible and as a result, community acceptance is essential for effective WSUD design and implementation. However, community perceptions and knowledge about these assets have not been widely studied. This study used a survey to investigate community perceptions and knowledge about stormwater treatment assets in Brisbane, Australia. The results suggest that there is limited community knowledge of these assets, but that communities notice them and value their natural features when well-maintained. This study suggests that local governments may be able to better inform residents about the importance of these assets, and that designing for multiple purposes may improve community acceptance and support for the use of Council funds to maintain them.

“Reduction in water consumption and environmental improvements inBarcelona through WSUDs (Water Sensitive Urban Design Systems”

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mar Pérez Cambra ◽  
Dolors Martínez Santafé ◽  
Josep Roca Cladera
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Land Policy ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design ◽  
Rainwater Runoff ◽  
Design Systems ◽  
Technical University ◽  
E Mail

<p><strong>PÉREZ CAMBRA, María del Mar</strong><br>Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Barcelona School of Architecture<br>Department of Architectural Technology I (TA), Centre of Land Policy and Valuations (CPSV)<br>Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Candidate.<br>Av. Diagonal 649, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br>Orcid : 0000-0003-2456-3302<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Telephone: +34 934012576</p><p><br><strong>Dr. MARTÍNEZ SANTAFÉ, Dolors</strong><br>Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Barcelona School of Architecture<br>Department of Architectural Technology I (TA), Centre of Land Policy and Valuations (CPSV)<br>Professor<br>Av. Diagonal 649, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br>Orcid : 0000-0001-8200-183X<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Telephone: +34 934016378</p><p><br><strong>Dr.ROCA CLADERA, Josep</strong><br>Technical University of Catalonia (UPC)<br>Department of Architectural Technology I(TA), Centre of Land Policy and Valuations (CPSV)<br>Full Professor<br>Av. Diagonal 649, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.<br>Orcid : 0000-0003-3970-6505<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Telephone: +34 934016396</p><p><br><strong>Key words: WSUDs; thermal behavior; water</strong></p><p><br><strong>“Reduction in water consumption and environmental improvements in Barcelona through WSUDs (Water Sensitive Urban Design Systems”</strong></p><p><br>The aim of this communication is showing the research done during the last years to try to reduce water consumption in Barcelona with the WSUDs (Water Urban Design Systems) while reducing surface temperatures with the chosen WSUDs and reducing rainwater runoff especially in the flood areas of the city.</p><p><br>Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) have been chosen in this research as an approach to planning and designing urban areas of Barcelona as a resource to reduce the damage urban areas cause to water cycle when we change natural pervious surfaces into impervious ones. Thus, while recuperating in some areas water cycle we can reduce rainwater runoff.<br>This same WSUDs used to reduce rainwater runoff can not only infiltrate and transport water but also to harvest it where it can be more efficient. Water harvesting and reducing he rainwater runoff in a floods area calculations for an area as an example will be shown in this communication. This descentralization of the water treatment will save energy by saving the transportation a long distance away to the water sewage treatment plants. It also avoids diffuse pollution of the runoff since water quality is not worsed due to its transportation to the depuration plant.</p><p><br>On the other hand, since we have climate change not all the materials and construction systems are the proper ones. This part is mainly experimental and has taken almost three years measuring surfaces temperatures of some WSUDs of Barcelona and treating its data to stablish a criteria to choose WSUDs which can help to reduce surface temperatures, even in some cases, underneath the environmental temperatures. It means we can produce a better thermal effect while planning and implementing the WSUDs in this case in Barcelona and in homoclimatic cities.</p><p><br>Therefore, with this WSUDs specific urbanistic micro-acupuncture we can improve some effects of climatic change such as: water scarcity, floods and heat island effect. This communication will focus and deep on it.</p>

Determining water sensitive urban design project benefits using a multi-criteria assessment tool

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (9) ◽  
pp. 2333-2341 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Urrutiaguer ◽  
S. Lloyd ◽  
S. Lamshed
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Environmental Engagement ◽  
Urban Planning And Design ◽  
Government Capacity ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design

The integration of urban water cycle management with urban planning and design is referred to as ‘Water Sensitive Urban Design’ or ‘WSUD’ in Australia; one of the key elements of WSUD is the management of urban stormwater. In early 2006, the Victorian Government released the Yarra River Action Plan, which allocated $20 million towards tackling urban stormwater pollution. To help ensure this money is allocated in an equitable and transparent manner across all metropolitan local governments a multi-criteria assessment tool has been developed. This paper presents an overview of the multi-criteria assessment tool developed and adopted for selecting WSUD projects that are eligible for funding through Melbourne Water's Stormwater Program. This tool considers three types of indicators: environmental, engagement (engagement with stakeholders and local government capacity building) and financial. Within each category, a series of indicators of different weightings are applied to score a project. Where initial concept designs do not meet the Program criteria, additional work is undertaken to refine and improve the project. The tool and its use are illustrated with a case study.

scholarly journals Urban Identity From the Perspective of Urban Atmosphere Case Study : Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Made Agus Mahendra ◽  
Syamsul Alam Paturusi ◽  
Ngakan Ketut Acwin Dwijendra ◽  
I Dewa Gede Agung Diasana Putra
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Urban Atmosphere ◽  
Urban Identity ◽  
International Scope ◽  
Cultural Character ◽  
Community Institutions ◽  
The City

Urban areas are areas that give different atmosphere and taste in different places. There are aspects that can affect the atmosphere of urban areas. Where in each urban area has different characteristics. Klungkung city area which basically is strongly influenced by the strong cultural character of the past. Urban atmosphere has a very important role in the identity of urban areas. cities on the island of Bali have unique and unique characteristics that make the city atmosphere different. Moreover, Bali in national and international scope already has an attraction that cannot be separated from the atmosphere of the island of Bali. The atmosphere of the city space gives a different atmosphere both in the identity and character of the urban area of Klungkung, Bali. In the urban environment there is a spatial atmosphere as an indicator and reference for the development of the identity of the Klungkung urban area, Bali.    This research is motivated by the lack of understanding and understanding of the community, institutions and local governments about the atmosphere of urban space. The atmosphere of urban space provides a very important understanding and analysis of the taste and atmosphere of urban areas. The approach to the atmosphere of the city can be seen from nine aspects that must be considered in creating atmosphere in buildings and cities. The atmosphere in this study has the meaning of the sense of taste, the atmosphere in which a person is in space, creativity, taste and intention that form a shelter in a particular area. The atmosphere in this study emphasizes the atmosphere, the meaning of space and taste which includes local Balinese culture, especially in the city of Klungkung. This research uses qualitative methods by emphasizing descriptive studies, and literature studies. This study aims to determine the urban atmosphere of the Klungkung region and the relationship between the urban atmosphere and the identity of the Klungkung Bali urban area. From the results of the analysis in the conceptual order, the benefits and results obtained provide an overview of the atmosphere of the urban space as one of the identity of the Klungkung Bali urban area. Index Terms— Urban atmosphere, urban identity, urban space, urban areas  

scholarly journals Possibilities of using innovative urban design approaches for economic regional development

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 07027
Author(s):  
Richard Jankura ◽  
Viktor Soltes
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Research background: Globalization affects the daily lives of every individual, and therefore of the society in which he lives. In the coming years, almost 80% of the population will live in cities, which will have an impact on the socio-economic development of cities. These facts can lead to a deterioration of the security situation. Therefore, cities focused on the design of urban development, and thus on the elimination of undesirable factors. Purpose of the article: Cities around the world began to attend with architectural modifications of spaces, which could positively influence socio-economic factors. Changing the environment can reduce crime in localities. The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of selected approaches on the quality of citizens’ life and to point out the possibilities of crime prevention through environmental design. Methods: Solution that deals with influencing the urban environment is the CPTED method. This approach focuses on the urban space and the principles of the fight against crime. The article describes the principles of CPTED application in urban space, and ways of its possible use. The methods of economic analysis and mathematical statistics will also evaluate the economic impacts on the budget of the entity using the approach. Findings & Value added: Due to globalization, built-up areas in cities are expanding. These changes have implications for socio-economic factors. The findings can be used in the design of new as well as existing urban spaces by public administration entities (especially regional and local governments), but also by private developers.

scholarly journals Impact of Green Roofs and Vertical Greenery Systems on Surface Runoff Quality

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 2609
Author(s):  
Imane Hachoumi ◽  
Bernhard Pucher ◽  
Elisabetta De Vito-Francesco ◽  
Flora Prenner ◽  
Thomas Ertl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Urban Runoff ◽  
Green Roofs ◽  
Pollution Source ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Stormwater Treatment ◽  
Materials Used

Green roofs (GRs) and vertical greenery systems (VGSs) can contribute certain pollutants to stormwater runoff, affecting the quality of the receiving waters. The objective of this review paper is to discuss the potential impact of these systems on the quality of urban runoff. In the green building systems section, a series of materials used in greenery systems and their specific application are presented and environmentally relevant substances that could be leached out from these materials are identified as potential pollutants. After the identification of environmentally relevant pollutants that have already been measured in urban runoff and originate from these systems, an assessment of their pathways, fate, and impact in the aquatic environment is performed. Since GRs and VGSs are already considered to be solutions for stormwater quantity and quality management in urban areas, recommendations for mitigating their environmental impact through runoff are needed. It can be concluded that special focus should be placed on measures that target the pollution source, such as optimizing GR and VGS construction practices and materials used, as well as establishing appropriate decentralized stormwater treatment measures. Both of these approaches will help to reduce or even entirely avoid the emission of relevant pollutants into the aquatic environment.

scholarly journals Water sensitive urban design and stormwater harvesting - on the path to sustainable urban development - case studies from Sydney, Australia

2007 ◽  
pp. 851-861
Author(s):  
Olof J. Jonasson ◽  
Peter Davies
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Urban Drainage ◽  
Eastern Australia ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design

In Australia, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) or Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDS)is being used to integrate urban drainage and water supply infrastructure planning and designwith elements of hydrology, ecology, land use planning and landscaping, To support thisdirection, various National and State guidelines and legislation have been developed that areaimed at changing traditional engineering and urban design practice,Recent droughts affecting most of Eastern Australia, including three capital cities, has led to afocus on urban water management. This has increased the attention and recognition ofintegrated water management including water conservation, demand management,diversification of supply, protecting environmental flows and improving water quality at thereceiving bodies. Within Australia, stormwater reuse is being promoted as one way to lessenthe demand on drinking water supplies for non-potable uses. Important for urban areas is theneed for appropriate levels of treatment (depending on use) and sufficient storage to provide areliable supply. From an integrated water management perspective such projects can havemultiple benefits through managing the discharge and improving the quality from lowfrequent storms at the local scale while providing broader water conservation gains across theurban area.This paper discusses two case studies from Australia that have applied integrated watermanagement principles within an existing urban catchment. These include a stormwaterharvesting project to irrigate a sports field and a car park bioretention system to treat roadrunoff before it discharges to a natural stream.

Financing the resilient city

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeb Brugmann
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Private Investment ◽  
Business Logic ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Risk Reduction Measures ◽  
Urban Risk ◽  
Urban Adaptation

This paper presents a strategy for scaling climate change adaptation within urban areas. The strategy specifically focuses on the requirements for mobilizing large amounts of capital for adaptation and other urban risk reduction above and beyond the amounts that will likely be mobilized through new international adaptation funds. The paper, based on a report published by ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability,( 1 ) proposes a re-framing of the urban adaptation and disaster reduction challenge. The approach shifts the adaptation focus from risk reduction as a primary end in itself to a broader development focus on financing the performance of urban assets, areas and/or systems. This emphasis is elaborated through the concept of “resilience”, an urban design and investment metric that measures the ability of urban areas and their individual assets to perform for users and their investors under a wide range of conditions. The paper argues that such a performance-oriented approach provides a business logic that can attract conventional, private investment flows to climate and disaster risk reduction measures and thereby “mainstream” them.

scholarly journals A simplified procedure to improve the usability of hydrodynamic modelling software in regenerative urban design

2021 ◽  
Vol 2042 (1) ◽  
pp. 012063
Author(s):  
M. Pereira Guimarães ◽  
A. Moredia Valek ◽  
V. Dessi ◽  
M. Clementi
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Heat Waves ◽  
Outdoor Environment ◽  
Numerical Sequence ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Hydrodynamic Modelling ◽  
Simplified Procedures

Abstract Densely urbanized areas are greatly exposed to the risks from climate change as reported by IPCC in 2018. In particular, compact urban settings afflicted by heavy storms and droughts, coupled with the intensification of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect and incremental heat waves require a requalification of the outdoor environment that accommodates for both strategic water management and enhanced microclimatic conditions. The present study proposes simplified procedures to enable the application of complex hydrodynamic modelling software (SWMM), by non-expert users (such as planners and designers), in the preliminary phases of an urban space project according to a water-sensitive urban design approach. In the paper, Italian multi-level regulations aimed at controlling the impacts of excessive rainfall in urban areas are taken into account as well as the integration of circular water management systems with evaporative cooling strategies. The proposed procedure is focused on two aspects: 1- to simplify the steps needed to convert the existing climatic data to provide a numerical sequence, to insert into the software; 2- to define a set of pre-compiled and multi-purposed solutions toolkits for the design of urban spaces that can be imported into the software through an external database.

scholarly journals The Post Pandemic City: Challenges and Opportunities for a Non-Motorized Urban Environment. An Overview of Italian Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Barbarossa
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Mobility Model ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
The World

COVID-19 has forced city governments to reconsider the relationship between mobility, urban space and health in order to ensure physical distancing while meeting the travel needs of inhabitants. Therefore, cities around the world are already involved in the transformation of mobility through new models of sustainable transport. The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on mobility during the COVID outbreak are mostly directed at creating more spaces for cyclists and pedestrians, especially in densely populated urban areas, thus avoiding the overloading of public transport and the use of private cars. Through the analysis of the programs set up by the 10 main Italian metropolitan cities, chosen as a case study, this research evaluates the response implemented by local governments in order to transform urban environments in one of the world’s most pandemic-affected countries in detail. Starting from the current mobility model, this paper focuses on local government policies concerning post-COVID sustainable mobility to understand policies, approaches and measures in depth, as well as the effectiveness of the ongoing actions in shaping future urban mobility. From the research, an almost homogeneous awareness among policy makers and planners emerges concerning the need to rethink urban spaces and mobility, to make up for lost time and to start a green revolution that is aimed at quickly decarbonizing urban transport and enhancing cycling and walking through the city.

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