The Sponge City Concept A Natural Solution to Urban Flooding
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Urban flooding and climate resilience pose challenges to cities worldwide, disrupting lives and infrastructure.
Traditional methods like concrete channels often fail against relentless extreme weather, prompting a search for innovative solutions.
Enter the Sponge City Concept, a transformative approach incorporating nature to absorb water and restore ecosystems.
This revolutionary model, championed by Kongjian Yu, is reshaping urban planning strategies across the globe.
At the heart of Sponge Cities lies a simple philosophy: harmonize with nature instead of resisting it.
By using green roofs and permeable pavements, water is effectively captured instead of hastily channeled away.
The concept emphasizes slowing water flow, reducing the risk of catastrophic floods through wetlands and naturalized riverbanks.
It turns vulnerable low-lying areas into assets, transforming them into parks and urban wetlands.
Across China, the Sponge City Programme has revolutionized cities, with Harbin's Qunli Stormwater Park being an outstanding example.
Kongjian Yu's vision is not just about design; it's a blueprint for combating climate challenges in urban environments.
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