Analyzing the first loop design process for large-scale sustainable urban drainage system retrofits in Copenhagen, Denmark

Antje Backhaus, Ole Fryd

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    Abstract

    Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) receive much attention as a means to adapt urban environments to a changing climate. Yet little knowledge exists on how to adapt existing urban drainage systems by use of SUDS at the scale of entire sewer-sheds. This paper aims to assist landscape architects, engineers, and planners in the design of large-scale SUDS retrofits. It analyzes the first loop in an exemplary design process for SUDS retrofits in a 15 km2, case-study area in Copenhagen, Denmark. A series of 'insights' and 'set backs' are revealed in the process and discussed in their importance for a successful design. The two most important aspects are identified as the need to develop context specific solutions and the utilization of underlying hydrological conditions as generator of urban form.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftEnvironment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science
    Vol/bind39
    Udgave nummer5
    Sider (fra-til)820-837
    Antal sider18
    ISSN2399-8083
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2012

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