Urban landscapes on slopes present unique challenges for managing stormwater. Traditional drainage systems often exacerbate other environmental problems, but sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) offer a nature-inspired solution. By mimicking natural processes, SuDS absorb, clean, and slowly release rainwater, effectively reducing stormwater and enhancing urban resilience. This talk explores innovative SuDS designs tailored for hilly environments. Findings highlight the effectiveness of integrating SuDS with existing infrastructure, particularly in collection-storage-release forms or terraced configurations. These showcase not only nearly complete water quantity control but also the potential of SuDS to transform urban water dynamics on slopes and emphasize their role in fostering sustainable cities.
Professor May Chui is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering of The University of Hong Kong. She has contributed to the sustainable management of stormwater and groundwater. She has also facilitated the conservation of wetlands and rivers in the face of urbanization and advanced our understanding of the interactions between surface water, groundwater and ecology. Further, she has developed various innovative numerical modeling techniques for coupled hydrological and ecological processes.
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