Traditional urbanization has created many environmental problems, among which urban flooding is becoming even more severe due to the dramatic increase in impervious surfaces in the form of rooftops, highways, roads, and parking lots.
In a rain event water moves quickly over impervious surfaces arriving at outfall points or public drainage ways at a speed and quantity that quickly overburdens capacity. Under such circumstances, the global policymakers and landscape designers are seeking planning, design, engineering, and construction solutions that are environmentally responsible while being functional, economically vibrant, and aesthetically beautiful.
This impressive book chooses best management practice (BMPs) as the basic methodology, which provides very detailed information and excellent cases on how to design sites and stormwater practices to meet the aims of creating sustainable urban environments.
This publication both informs and inspires those who share a commitment to creating responsible urban environments while also aiming to create economic, environmental, and social value through high-level aesthetics.
