Structural planning for urban centres to prevent flooding involves a combination of green infrastructure, robust conventional infrastructure, and smart land-use planning to manage stormwater runoff and protect against flood impacts.
Key strategies include creating sponge cities that absorb and retain water, improving drainage systems, and implementing flood-resistant building designs and zoning regulations.
Are cities investing in these infrastructures to prevent flooding?
This week’s package focuses on structural planning in urban centres to Prevent Flooding.