Over half of the world’s population currently resides in cities and as urban populations continue to grow, the effects of flooding, rainfall, groundwater, subsidence, and heat stress will have an increased impact on our way of life. This includes both the health of populations, and the biodiversity of the ecosystems we live alongside.
Today, 90% of disasters are water related. Which is why it’s so important for public authorities to fully understand the impacts of rapid urbanisation and the water risks it leads to, and weave mitigation strategies into the fabric of their cities.
But cities themselves are complex, connected environments where the co-impacts of water management must be carefully considered. Water shouldn’t just be seen as a potential risk, but also a vital resource for economic growth and social wellbeing. So, solutions must account for both protection and opportunity.
At Haskoning, we provide a complete, end-to-end approach to managing the risks water poses to urban environments – from flooding to droughts and scarcity.
Our services include strategic urban- and stormwater masterplanning, water-sensitive urban design, heat stress mapping, risk-based planning, stress tests, green city action plans, climate adaptation risk strategies, and more.
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