Climate actions
The system includes small ditches following the pedestrian paths, collecting the rainwater from the roofs of private buildings and the paths. The ditches converge in a large main ditch that also collects the rainwater coming from the roads. The large ditch has storage and regulation functions and is planted in order to create a green core for the district (with the additional effect of cooling the air) and to purify the waters before the release in a river. Ditches require different maintenance than pipes.
Adapt rainwater infrastructure
Objective
To reduce indoor temperature in summer and to recover water.
Description
Expected results
Water retention, water drainage. The aim is adapting new districts in order to reduce the stress on the existing rainwater network and increase water permeable surfaces compared to traditional solutions.
Result indicators
Volume of rainwater stored [m³]
Involved actors
Citizens, technicians, builder, investor, natural resource manager, sewer manager.
Expected timeline for action
Best practices
Criticalities
Scope of the action
Type of proposed actions
Sector of action
Climate impacts
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