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Nature-based solutions for cities in Viet Nam: Water sensitive urban design


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Source
Asian Development Bank
Publication Year
2019
Number of pages
20 p.

This publication introduces Water Sensitive Urban Design and discusses its benefits, with examples of integration in Viet Nam.

Water Sensitive Urban Design integrates water cycle management into the built environment. It can help cities become more sustainable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers of community life. Produced by the Asian Development Bank and the Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund in collaboration with Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl, this publication also highlights lessons on implementation of this innovative approach.

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Keywords
Hazards
Flood
Themes
Urban Risk & Planning
Water
Country & Region
Viet Nam

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