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Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Wahba, Hatem Mahmoud, Wael M. Elsadek, Shinjiro Kanae, H. Shokry Hassan
Summary: Flash floods present a significant challenge in the 21st century. This research focused on studying and mitigating the impact of flash floods on the Fifth District in Egypt. The study examined the risk levels at a community scale and the effects on buildings. Mitigation measures, such as underground tanks, were implemented successfully, reducing water depth and collecting rainfall water for reuse.
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Environmental Sciences
Marianna Loli, George Kefalas, Stavros Dafis, Stergios A. Mitoulis, Franziska Schmidt
Summary: A novel framework for assessing flood risk to bridges is developed, validated, and applied in a case study. The framework incorporates three key risk parameters and utilizes a comprehensive indicator of flood hazard intensity. The methodology is further validated against documented bridge damages, and regional scale analysis is facilitated using a multi-criteria decision-making method.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nguyen Van Long, Tu Dam Ngoc Le, Ho Nguyen, Duong Van Khanh, Ngo Thi Minh The, Duy Thinh Do, Yuning Cheng
Summary: Flooding is a major challenge for delta cities worldwide. Traditional flood risk management methods using flood control infrastructure (FCI) have faced criticism due to their negative impacts on urban ecosystems. New approaches based on ecological infrastructure (EI) are emerging, but FCI remains seen as indispensable for safety in developing countries. This study evaluates the limitations of FCI and emphasizes the importance of adapting to flood risks based on EI through a case study in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Donald Houston, Tom Ball, Alan Werritty, Andrew R. Black
Summary: Based on the analysis of survey data, there are remarkably few social differences in flood preparedness and mitigation measures among households; in flood risk management, the assumption that impoverished households lack knowledge and capabilities may be somewhat pejorative, as social stratifications play a significant role in affecting vulnerability and resilience to floods.
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Engineering, Civil
Luis Mediero, Enrique Soriano, Peio Oria, Stefano Bagli, Attilio Castellarin, Luis Garrote, Paolo Mazzoli, Jaroslav Mysiak, Stefania Pasetti, Simone Persiano, David Santill, Kai Schroeter
Summary: Climate change and urban expansion contribute to the increasing pluvial flood hazard and risk. This study proposes a stochastic methodology to develop large-scale pluvial flood hazard maps in urban areas with multiple depressions, providing a useful tool for identifying hotspots and reducing flood risk.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Shuying Yu, Maoning Yuan, Qi Wang, Jonathan Corcoran, Zihan Xu, Jian Peng
Summary: Cities face various risks, and flood disasters are among the most frequent, causing significant economic losses. The current resilience assessment lacks consideration of the stages of disaster, making it necessary to incorporate disaster processes into urban flood resilience assessments. Therefore, we proposed a resistance-adaptation-recovery assessing framework for urban flood resilience, considering the three stages of flood disasters (before, during, and after), and conducted a case study in Shenzhen City, China. The results showed that Shenzhen City had low resistance but good conditions for adaptation and recovery, with more than half of the sub-districts having high and medium-high resilience grades. Four urban resilience zones were identified, indicating both overall dispersion and local concentration. The study provides specialized suggestions for each resilience zone and proposes a framework to promote resilient cities in urban planning.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Mandarino, Francesco Faccini, Fabio Luino, Barbara Bono, Laura Turconi
Summary: The article investigates the impact of historical floods and urban expansion on flood-prone areas in Garessio, Ceva, and Clavesana in Northwest Italy. The research highlights the importance of past flood information and urbanization processes for land planning and management, emphasizing the need to prohibit new urban expansion in potentially floodable areas. The outcomes provide valuable knowledge for effective and sustainable measures to mitigate the risk of floods.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sreechanth Sundaram, Suresh Devaraj, Kiran Yarrakula
Summary: The increasing trend of urban floods in India is related to population migration and urbanization, causing significant impacts on human life and the economy of the country. The study emphasizes the relationship between urban floods, population growth, and climate change, as well as the integrated methodologies adopted for disaster mitigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hoang Thai Duong Vu, Dung Duc Tran, Andreas Schenk, Canh Phuc Nguyen, Huu Long Vu, Peter Oberle, Van Cong Trinh, Franz Nestmann
Summary: This paper presents the first comprehensive spatial view of land use change in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta from 2000 to 2020. The study uses MODIS products to analyze the dynamics of land use and floods, and highlights the dominance of rice cultivation and its impact on the annual flooding regime. The research also explores the influence of land use policies on land use patterns and the livelihoods of local farmers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marta Borowska-Stefanska, Slawomir Kobojek, Michal Kowalski, Marek Lewicki, Przemyslaw Tomalski, Szymon Wisniewski
Summary: The study focused on the relationship between economic losses in high and medium probability flood areas from 1990-2018 and changes in legislation affecting spatial development. Results showed that while legal solutions were not entirely effective, there were benefits seen in the example of Poland's implementation of legislative changes under the Floods Directive.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Prinya Mruksirisuk, Nawhath Thanvisitthpon, Kewaree Pholkern, Duangporn Garshasbi, Panita Saguansap
Summary: This research assesses the flood vulnerability of Thailand's flood-prone province of Pathum Thani using a comprehensive vulnerability assessment framework. The study identifies the factors contributing to flood exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity of the province. The results show the importance of factors such as proximity to rivers, household debt levels, land use patterns, and low-income households in determining flood exposure. The study also highlights the impact of household size, disruptions in public utility services, and workplace absenteeism on flood sensitivity. Furthermore, the drainage capacity of natural and man-made waterways plays a crucial role in flood adaptive capacity. The research concludes that the flood vulnerability of Pathum Thani is moderate to high, urging local authorities to invest in flood warning and response systems, infrastructure development, and community engagement to reduce vulnerability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Adam Perz, Dariusz Wrzesinski, Leszek Sobkowiak, Radoslaw Stodolak
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive assessment methodology of the summer flood hazard in the Upper Nysa Klodzka River catchment in Poland. It identifies the spatio-temporal rules and dependencies between flood characteristics and rainfall, providing new hydrological insights for flood management in mountainous river systems.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Prince Asare, Funda Atun, Karin Pfeffer
Summary: The rapid rate of urban expansion in Sub-Saharan African cities conflicts with existing spatial plans and contributes to urban floods. Flood management strategies in these cities mainly focus on engineering solutions and lack knowledge on the integration of nature-based solutions (NBS) into spatial development for effective flood management. This study examines the possibility of integrating NBS into urban planning and flood mitigation schemes in Accra, Ghana through policy analysis and interviews. The findings highlight the potential of NBS integration in Accra and provide insights into the barriers and facilitation of implementing NBS measures in the Ghanaian context, contributing to knowledge on integrating NBS in Sub-Saharan African regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Iwona Pinskwar
Summary: This paper examines the physical mechanisms behind changes in pluvial and fluvial flood hazards, reviews literature on the detection and attribution of these changes, and discusses the increasing intensity of precipitation extremes and the complex changes in river floods. It also projects that heavy rainfall events and pluvial floods will become more frequent and intense due to climate change, while fluvial floods are expected to increase in many but not all regions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Behnam Ghasemzadeh, Zahra Sadat Saeideh Zarabadi, Hamid Majedi, Mostafa Behzadfar, Ayyoob Sharifi
Summary: This study aimed to provide an assessment tool to measure Tehran's resilience to flood risks, identifying social, economic, and organizational themes through interviews and code analysis with professionals.
Article
Ecology
Xuezheng Zong, Xiaorui Tian, Xianli Wang
Summary: Climate change has caused longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires worldwide, leading to significant economic and environmental impacts. A study conducted in Southwest China evaluated the effectiveness of different fuel treatment designs in mitigating wildfire risk under varying fire severity conditions. The results showed that fuel treatments were effective in reducing risk under low and normal fire severity scenarios, but their effectiveness was limited under high fire severity conditions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jian Peng, Xiaoyu Wang, Huining Zheng, Zihan Xu
Summary: This study developed an index system to evaluate the trade-off between grain production service and water purification service in the Dongting Lake Basin. The results showed that converting cropland with high nitrogen output into forest land can minimize this trade-off.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Francois Chiron, Romain Lorrilliere, Carmen Bessa-Gomes, Piotr Tryjanowski, Joan Casanelles-Abella, Lauri Laanisto, Ana Leal, Anskje Van Mensel, Marco Moretti, Babette Muyshondt, Ulo Niinemets, Marta Alos Orti, Pedro Pinho, Roeland Samson, Nicolas Deguines
Summary: In cities, green areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, and the heterogeneity of land cover is an important factor. The relationship between area and heterogeneity affects the richness of bird species in urban green areas, with urban avoider species benefiting from large and heterogeneous patches.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Aleksandra Lis, Karolina Zalewska, Pawel Iwankowski, Katarzyna Betkier, Paulina Bilska, Viktoriia Dudar, Aleksandra L. Lagiewka
Summary: Appleton's prospect-refuge theory suggests that the presence of dense vegetation, topography, and people in a park can influence the safety and privacy felt by visitors in different ways. This study aimed to understand the relationship between observation point height, vegetation location, presence of other people, and perceived privacy and safety. The results showed that flat or lower ground without the presence of others was considered the safest, while landscapes higher up with dense vegetation and no other people were rated highest in terms of privacy. The findings have practical implications in terms of providing privacy without compromising safety.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jianting Zhao, Guibo Sun, Chris Webster
Summary: This study developed a geospatial database to document the locations and urban environments of pandemic-induced street experiments on a global scale, and conducted quantitative analysis based on spatial and temporal visualizations. The study aims to enhance comparability of built environment indicators between cities and provide a robust foundation for future research on tactical urbanism.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Huaqing Wang, Louis G. Tassinary
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban greenspace spatial morphology on non-communicable diseases and found that neighborhoods with more connected, aggregated, coherent, and complex-shaped greenspace had a lower prevalence of these diseases. Such associations were mediated by air pollution and physical inactivity. The results suggest that the spatial morphology of designed urban greenspace plays a significant role in neighborhood health.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Chiwei Xiao, Yi Wang, Mingyan Yan, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka
Summary: Regional integration initiatives, such as cross-border transportation corridors, have significant impacts on land use changes and landscape patterns. This study examines the China-Laos Railway as a case study to evaluate the extent and significance of these impacts. Using land-use data and geospatial analysis, the study quantifies and compares the effects of the railway on land use changes within a buffer zone along the corridor.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Astrid Zabel, Mara-Magdalena Hausler
Summary: Developing a green infrastructure is an important environmental policy goal in many countries around the world. Different countries have different requirements on the spatial allocation of conservation sites for green infrastructure. Price-type and procedural instruments are commonly used, but the utilization of incentive mechanisms that internalize the benefit of clustering is relatively low. There is a need for more studies on incentive mechanisms and green infrastructure policies in the global South.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Timothy Fraser, Olivia Feeley, Andres Ridge, Ava Cervini, Vincent Rago, Kelly Gilmore, Gianna Worthington, Ilana Berliavsky
Summary: This study examines the inequality of social infrastructure in Boston, finding significant racial and income disparities in access. These disparities have implications for the health and resilience of neighborhoods.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Yutian Lu, Running Chen, Bin Chen, Jiayu Wu
Summary: The inequitable distribution of urban green spaces has become a significant concern, with variations found between cities in different development stages, and socioeconomic factors playing a crucial role in the spatial equity of urban green spaces.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Di Chen, Jie Yin, Chia-Pin Yu, Shengjing Sun, Charlotte Gabel, John D. Spengler
Summary: Observational and experimental studies have shown that exposure to greenness is beneficial for long-term health and well-being. However, more evidence is needed regarding the short-term health impacts of nearby nature in urban areas. This study used immersive virtual reality technology to investigate how transitions between built and natural environments affect urban residents. Results showed that transitioning from built to natural environments led to reductions in negative mood and transient anxiety, while transitions from natural to built environments had the opposite effect. Additionally, participants showed more emotional responses to nature through physiological measures. The study also highlighted the influence of contextual factors, such as physical health conditions, stress levels, experience with nature, and growth environments, on stress recovery. Overall, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the promotion of nearby nature in urban built environments.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniele Codato, Francesca Peroni, Massimo De Marchi
Summary: This study examines climate justice in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR), highlighting the multiple injustices caused by oil extraction activities. Using spatial analysis, the study shows that the EAR has been a major producer of oil since 1972, leading to environmental impacts such as oil spills and pollution. The results emphasize the need to include these territories in climate justice discussions and promote the rights to a non-toxic environment.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jingli Yan, Wendy Y. Chen, Zixiao Zhang, Wenxing Zhao, Min Liu, Shan Yin
Summary: Vegetation barriers are an effective strategy in urban planning to mitigate traffic-induced air pollution and reduce exposure. This study uses field measurements and numerical modeling to show that constructing vegetation barriers with short bushes can effectively reduce PM2.5 pollution in open-road environments, while higher coverage of tall bushes may worsen the pollution.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)