Integrated assessment of available water volume for sustainable sponge city construction – A case study in Xi'an, China
Water Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
89(5), С. 1282 - 1296
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2024
Abstract
To
address
the
lack
of
theoretical
guidance
for
sponge
city
construction
(SCC)
in
China,
this
study
introduces
a
method
to
evaluate
available
water
volume
(AWV)
urban
watersheds.
This
evaluation
is
based
on
balance
relationship,
volume,
and
ecological
demand
(EWD).
The
Xi'an
area
was
selected
as
case
due
its
shortage
flooding
issues.
Results
show
monthly
surface
subsurface
AWV
ranging
between
53.06
53.98
million
m3
8,701.89
8,898.14
m3,
respectively.
By
maximizing
potential
AWV,
an
annual
supply
527.75
could
be
provided,
surpassing
artificial
consumption
394.20
effectively
addressing
scarcity.
During
rainy
season,
implementing
measures
such
employing
permeable
paving
materials,
establishing
wetlands
rainwater
gardens,
constructing
lakes
reservoirs
can
mitigate
caused
by
rainfall
exceeding
32.8
mm.
While
space
holds
significant
utilization,
revitalizing
environment
crucial.
Overall,
framework
offers
comprehensive
solution
issues
area,
serving
vital
theory
SCC.
Язык: Английский
Assessing the potential for green roof retrofitting: A systematic review of methods, indicators and data sources
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 106261 - 106261
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Multi-Criteria GIS for Sponge City Planning with Open Data Sources in Vigo (Spain)
ISPRS annals of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
X-4/W5-2024, С. 41 - 48
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
Abstract.
Sponge
cities
are
renowned
for
their
efficacy
against
extreme
weather
events,
reducing
surface
runoff,
managing
stormwater,
and
mitigating
flood
risks.
Moreover,
they
present
multifaceted
advantages
by
integrating
blue-green
infrastructure,
enhancing
urban
sustainability,
improving
water
quality.
The
trend
of
expansion
beyond
China
marks
a
significant
development
in
climate-resilient
planning.
This
study
pioneers
the
use
open
data
to
locate
suitable
sites
sponge
Low
Impact
Development
(LID)
solutions,
showcasing
Vigo
(Spain)
as
viable
case
mid-sized
cities.
Input
is
obtained
from
administrative
cartography
(DTM,
hydrogeology,
land
cover,
river
courses,
demographic
census)
satellite
imagery
(impervious
coverage,
vegetation,
temperature)
Landsat
8
MODIS
calculating
three
spectral
indices
(NISI,
NDVI,
NDIH).
A
robust
Geographical
Information
System
(GIS)
method
proposed
weighting
multi-criteria
with
AHP
matrix.
Three
main
potential
identified
deploying
specific
LID
strategies,
green
roofs,
parking,
or
rain
gardens.
Nevertheless,
while
swiftly
identifies
intervention
on
municipal
scale,
conclusive
decisions
necessitate
terrain
insights,
public
sentiments,
regulations,
funding
considerations.
Язык: Английский