Revivifying Course: Envisioning The City Through An Urban Water Channel
2. Project Framing 2.1 Methodology The methodology encompasses two prime facets Locale-Specific (LS)and LS LS Literary Review (LR). Perceiving vision and objectives for an urban water channel LS LS qualitative analysis has been followed along with multiple contents based on its existing and past state of affairs. Lessons LR LR learned through the literary facet of stormwater management complement the focus and lay a holistic approach for LR LR interventions to overcome issues and challenges along the course of the Kharicut LS canal. Further, even to better on-ground LS stormwater management assets of the city, online consultation with stakeholders, LS LS dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers ease the process of estimating a project cost and implementation strategy under LS LS the prevented circumstances of the novel COVID-19 across the globe.
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2.2 Vision and Objectives Often covered-up and misused natural drains are one of the crucial contributors to waterlogging. The sustainable stormwater approach adopted offers a holistic vision of improving the ‘Resilience and Livability’ of the urban areas along the length of the Kharicut canal. The objectives outlined under six themes to achieve the vision focus on a new approach of laying stormwater infrastructure on the eastern part that makes the urban water channel and the city more resilient. Natural Drains + Waterbodies: Restore the natural drainage pattern and water bodies to create a room for lost biodiversity and connect local communities. Stormwater Runoff + Combined Sewer: To reduce the amount of stormwater runoff going into the mixed sewers Enhancing Quality Life: A clean view of waterfront or waterbodies and increased greens adjacent to water can lead to significant property value rise. It will enhance safe environment and recreational opportunities. Urban Flood Plain Mitigation: To slow down and attenuate floodwater by spreading out flows over natural drains considering urban growth scenarios and the simulation of the corresponding flood conditions. Water and Sanitation Studio 2020 |Stormwater Sector
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