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A completely revised and updated new edition of this successful book focused on urban policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water resources sustainably. Since the first edition published, nature-based solutions in general and blue-green infrastructure, in particular, have become a more recognised solution to various societal challenges, including mitigating climatic extremes in cities while restoring the natural environment and enhancing biodiversity. This new edition provides updated research on urban policy innovations that promote the application of BGI in managing water resources sustainably. In particular, the book contains case studies that illustrate how cities of differing climates, lifestyles and income levels have implemented policy innovations that promote the application of BGI in managing water, wastewater and stormwater sustainably to enhance resilience to climate change and reduce environmental degradation. The seven case studies are leading cities that have implemented various fiscal and non-fiscal policy tools to encourage the implementation of BGI on both public and private property to reduce stormwater runoff volumes, enhance the health of waterways, enhance resilience to climate change and meet regulatory requirements.

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Author:   Robert C. Brears
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   Second Edition 2023
ISBN:  

9783031413957

ISBN 10:   3031413954
Pages:   255
Publication Date:   05 October 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. From Traditional Grey Infrastructure to Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 3. Blue-Green Infrastructure in Managing Urban Water Resources.- chapter 4. Adaptive Management and Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 5. Amsterdam Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 6. Copenhagen Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 7. Melbourne Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 8. New York City Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 9. Philadelphia Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 10. San Francisco Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 11. Singapore Becoming a Blue-Green City Through Blue-Green Infrastructure.- Chapter 12. Best Practices and Conclusion.

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Robert C. Brears is the founder of Mitidaption, Mark and Focus, and is Director on the International Board of the Indo Global Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture. He is the author of Urban Water Security (2016).

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