A distributed modelling approach to assess the use of Blue and Green Infrastructures to fulfil stormwater management requirements

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Abstract

Blue and Green Infrastructures (B&GI) are nature-based solutions considered as particularly efficient to reduce the potential impact of new and existing developments with respect to stormwater issues. In order to assess their performance at some large scales compatible with urban projects, adapted distributed rainfall-runoff models are required. The latest advancements of the Multi-Hydro platform have made possible the representation of such B&GI. Applied in a virtual new urban development project located in the Paris region, Multi-Hydro has been used to simulate the impact of B&GI implementation, and their ability to fulfil regulation rules authorizing the connexion to the sewer network. The results show that a combination of several B&GI, if they are widely implemented, could represent an efficient tool to meet regulations at the parcel scale, as they can reduce runoff volume about 90%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)60-63
Number of pages4
JournalLandscape and Urban Planning
Volume173
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2018

Keywords

  • Blue green infrastructures
  • Distributed modelling
  • Stormwater management

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