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  11. Blue-green Infrastructure In View Of Integrated Urban Water Management: A Novel Assessment Of An Effectiveness Index.

Blue-green infrastructure in view of Integrated Urban Water Management: A novel assessment of an effectiveness index.

Jacqueline Carril Ferreira1, Daniel Costa Dos Santos2, Luiza C Campos3

  • 1Hydraulic and Sanitation Department (DHS), Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba-PR, 81531-980, Brazil; Centre for Urban Sustainability and Resilience, Dept of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, UK; Lutheran University Centre of Manaus, Manaus-AM, 69077-730, Brazil.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Integrating blue-green infrastructure (BGI) with integrated urban water management (IUWM) significantly enhances its effectiveness, particularly in informal urban areas. This research provides a novel assessment method and strategies for applying the Urban Water Use (UWU) model.

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  • Urban Planning
  • Water Resource Management

Background:

  • Urban water management faces complex challenges, especially in informal settlements.
  • Blue-green infrastructure (BGI) offers sustainable solutions but requires systemic assessment.
  • Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) combined with BGI is proposed to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

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  • To evaluate the impact of improved water and sewage systems on BGI effectiveness.
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Keywords:
Decision-makingStakeholdersSystemic approachUrban water use model

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    • Combining IUWM with BGI substantially improves the effectiveness of BGI measures.
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    Conclusions:

    • IUWM is crucial for maximizing the benefits of BGI in urban water management.
    • The proposed assessment methodology provides a robust framework for evaluating sustainable urban water solutions.
    • Findings support policymakers and planners in making informed decisions for resilient urban development.