Blue-Green Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 220 - 234
Published: Nov. 24, 2023
Abstract
Increased
urbanization
and
climate
change
globally
have
increased
the
frequency
of
extreme
weather,
especially
rainstorms
flooding.
Low
impact
development
(LID)
has
been
adopted
for
several
decades
to
reduce
urban
pluvial
flooding
cope
with
change.
However,
LID
hasn't
widely
used
due
lack
sustainable
funding.
In
this
article,
a
discrete
choice
experiment
method
was
understand
public
preferences
willingness
pay
(WTP)
functions
facilities.
Four
attributes
were
selected,
after
that,
958
646
valid
questionnaires
collected
in
pilot
sponge
cities
Zhengzhou
Hebi,
respectively.
The
results
showed
that
respondents
significant
WTP
facilities,
desire
support
rainwater
drainage,
recreation
entertainment,
landscape
environment.
Experience
had
effect
on
respondents,
but
not
Hebi
respondents.
We
concluded
drainage
should
still
be
considered
most
important
function
At
same
time,
educational
level
flood
experiences
may
affect
public's
WTP.
This
article
can
provide
reference
would
like
implement
create
stormwater
fee
system
adapt
global
Environmental Research Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 043002 - 043002
Published: March 28, 2025
Abstract
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
survey
of
the
process-based
models
currently
available
for
blue-green
infrastructure
assessment
cooling
potential,
stormwater
and
pollution
control,
carbon
sequestration,
water
provision.
The
modelling
tools
elements
(BGEs)
documents
that
there
is
no
model
simultaneous
evaluation
optimisation
multiple
ecosystem
services
BGEs.
To
evaluate
coupling
options,
this
study
conducted
meta-analysis
on
interoperability
by
assessing
scales,
drivers,
overlaps,
gaps,
interfaces
these
Model
points
out
conceptual
constructual
constraints
preventing
easy
coupling,
thus,
an
integrated
services.
Constraints
arise
due
to
very
different
disciplinary
approaches
from
scientific
communities
involved
in
development,
differences
simulation
transformation
transport
processes
at
urban
relevant
BGEs,
fundamental
divergences
spatial
temporal
scales
time
steps
existing
single
In
particular,
lack
vegetation
tailored
BGEs
hinders
current
developments
towards
developing
tool
services,
which
would
be
able
handle
nonstationary
climate
conditions,
including
feedback
assessments
drought
heatwave
impacts
functioning
Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50, P. 101567 - 101567
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
The
Zhengzhou
City
in
China
Urban
flood
risk
mitigation
(UFRM)
refers
to
the
runoff
retention
capacity
of
land
surface
urban
regions.
Previous
studies
have
focused
on
assessing
UFRM
change
central
areas.
Nevertheless,
analysis
considering
heterogeneity
and
rural
gradient
is
scarce.
This
study
aims
evaluate
spatiotemporal
its
influencing
factors
different
functional
zones.
An
integrated
framework
combining
hydrological
model
geographic
information
system
(GIS)
has
been
established
assess
evolution
between
2000
2020.
findings
illustrate
following:
(1)
experienced
a
10.76%
increase
from
2010,
followed
by
subsequent
3.38%
decrease
2010
2020.(2)
increased
ecological
areas
while
decreasing
regions,
revealing
disparity
supply
demand.
(3)
adverse
impact
impervious
surfaces
surpasses
influence
precipitation
intensity
As
result,
this
suggests
that
should
avoid
extensive
expansion
prioritize
implementing
low-impact
development
practices.
zones
implement
rigorous
policies
protect
natural
preservation.
These
provide
policymakers
scientific
foundation
for
devising
sustainable
strategies
enhance
resilience.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 10217 - 10217
Published: June 27, 2023
Urban
built-up
areas
confront
significant
environmental
challenges
and
growing
demand
for
enhanced
residents’
well-being.
Prioritizing
urban
green
infrastructure
(UGI)
interventions
is
crucial
sustainable
renewal.
We
propose
a
six-step
framework
that
integrates
urgency,
synergy,
feasibility,
typology
to
identify
UGI
intervention
priorities.
The
targets
detailed
planning
units
(DPUs)
was
applied
Xi’an,
China.
First,
we
assess
the
risks
of
supply–demand
mismatches
related
four
key
ecosystem
services
(UESs),
namely
air
purification,
temperature
regulation,
runoff
recreation.
K-means
clustering
analysis
utilized
classify
risk
typology.
Next,
use
dynamic
weighting
method
diagnose
urgency
comprehensive
risk,
then
evaluate
potential
synergy
optimization
between
DPUs
using
local
univariate
bivariate
spatial
autocorrelation
analysis.
proportion
renewal
land
area
in
employed
as
an
indicator
feasibility
method.
Lastly,
adopt
TOPSIS
priority
ranking.
Our
research
reveals
51.7%
Xi’an
are
at
high
multiple
UESs
seven
types
need
targeted
strategies.
ranked
top
30
can
be
selected
based
on
feasibility.
This
study
provides
scientific
basis
decision
making
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 2826 - 2826
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Waterfront
areas
in
cities
are
subject
to
constant
changes.
The
desire
integrate
the
transformed
waterside
with
urban
fabric
involves
shaping
high-quality
public
spaces
related
water,
which
often
referred
as
blue
(UBS).
aim
of
research
was
examine
transformation
processes
waterfront
Baltic
Sea
Region
and
identify
emerging
transition
models
types
spaces.
methodological
framework
this
study
is
based
on
qualitative
analysis
form
respect
coastal
riverine
waters.
An
introductory
50
cases
transformations
conducted,
12
were
selected
for
further
investigation:
Tallinn,
Pärnu
(Estonia),
Copenhagen,
Køge,
Aarhus
(Denmark),
Helsinki,
Turku
(Finland),
Stockholm,
Malmö,
Luleå,
Sundsvall,
Ystad
(Sweden).
As
outcome
study,
authors
indicate
that
existing
hard
land–water
interfaces
into
soft
zones
where
new
created
different
relationships
water.
Synergies
identified
between
space
design,
flood
protection
measures,
climate
adaptation
schemes.
Finally,
findings
highlight
need
verify
planning
regulations
make
them
more
flexible
effective
guiding
sustainable
design
processes.
Journal of Water and Land Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 267 - 274
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
European
cities
face
urban,
demographic
and
climate
challenges.
According
to
forecasts,
annual
extreme
phenomena
will
intensify
–
including
torrential
rains.
Comprehensive
solutions
(also
those
based
on
nature),
adaptation
strategies,
runoff
management,
incorporation
of
new
design
(e.g.
sponge
cities)
are
urgently
required
in
order
strengthen
urban
resilience
minimise
the
effects
weather
events
(droughts,
floods
or
heat
islands).
The
aim
research
was
develop
a
methodology
for
activating
selected
elements
blue-green
infrastructure
within
areas
natural
cultural
protection
as
an
adaptive
tool
planning.
Modelling
infiltration
possibilities,
programmed
with
SCALGO
Live
Poland
software,
performed
case
study
city
Sandomierz
(in
Poland).
Selected
parameters
(stormwater
surface
runoff,
chosen
areas,
land
cover)
strongly
correlated
indicators
relating
vegetation
coverage
(biologically
active
area
BAA).
Results
pointed
out
units,
which
BAA
is
lower
than
25%
Old
Town
Square,
courtyards
tenement
houses).
carried
these
units
by
concentrating
undeveloped
increased.
enhancement
assumed
values
range
41–45%.
In
analysed
cases,
improvement
(decrease)
volume
obtained,
even
8.69%.
Simultaneously,
increased
19.61%,
calculated
over
entire
area.
Implementation
results,
form
appropriate
planning
provisions,
can
raise
quality
environment
improving
water
infiltration)
life
more
effective
air
cooling
hot
nights).
