Creating water sensitive places - scoping the potential for water sensitive urban design in the UK

Publication C724

CIRIA, 2013
Creating water sensitive places - scoping the potential for water sensitive urban design in the UK Download document

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Abstract

The water sensitive urban design (WSUD) study set about examining approaches adopted in other countries as a basis for application within the UK. Looks at national and European legislative context, the benefits, developing a business case, the potential for change and concludes with a route map and recommendations.

Author

Abbott, J. et al

History

Based on research project RP976.

ISBN

9780860177333

Subjects

  • Public health/water engineering
  • Sewerage/drainage
  • Water supply
  • Special subject areas
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Strategic planning
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Urban planning
  • Liquid/gas supply
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Planning and development
  • General design information
  • Design
  • Building services

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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