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Stormwater
Learning Potential Transformation Practices for Water Sensitive Planning for Cities in a Tropical Context
24/04/2015
Cities that are undergoing rapid urbanization experience increased vulnerability. Communities living in those urban areas are exposed to unprecedented environmental issues and impacts of climate change. These challenges necessitate a resurgence of urban planning methods and applications. Contemporary planning practices need to incorporate the concepts of ‘livable cities/communities’ for delivering cities of the future. Despite well-informed concepts, real solutions seem elusive, particularly in tropical cities. Consequently, environmental changes have been increasing, endangering communities and natural resources through increasing climate change impacts of extreme weather events, floods, and drought.