From Control to Integration of river flooding in urban landscape: A Study of the Meuse River transformation and evolution of flood urban infrastructures in Liège, Belgium

Historically, rivers have shifted from being a natural element to a controlled confined channel, impacting urban landscapes. This relationship between rivers and urban development underlines the vital role of these watercourses in shaping the urban fabric. Cities are strategically positioned close to these water bodies, which are essential...

Evolution of New York City's Approach to Natural Hazards: Adaptations and Strategies adressing Flooding from Hurricanes and Storm Surges

By 2050, in less than 30 years, 300 million people will become climate refugees due to the rising sea level and coastal flooding (Lewis, 2019). Inhabitants of megacities such as New York, Mumbai or Shanghai will face enormous changes within their environment. The rising sea levels, hurricanes, and floods will transform life in coastal cities and...

The Resilience of Urban Areas in the Face of Flooding: A Study on Livability of the Artex compound, Philippines

This research investigates whether urban areas can remain livable when permanently flooded, using the case study of Artex Compound in Malabon, Philippines. The study addresses several sub-questions, including the impact of permanent flooding on the existing urban structure, the relationship between water, greenery, and buildings, and the effect...

The Social, Cultural and Environmental effects of the Czorsztyn Dam on the local area

Life before the introduction of the Czorsztyn Dam was simple and idyllic, a bustling small village community who’s local residents have resided for many generations. This took a dramatic shift in year of 1975 when construction finally began that would cause the displacement of thousands of families, the Czorsztyn lake in southern Poland is a...