One of the effects of global climate change is the increasing variability of extreme flood events and cyclones. Current measures to mitigate flood impacts, particularly in the urban environment, are based on previously-planned flood risk intervals and no longer provide sufficient protection. Being prepared for unexpected changes and extreme flood events asks for a paradigm shift in current strategies to avoid and manage flood disasters. In order to stem the increasing impact of urban floods, a major rethink of current planning and flood management policies and practice is required, taking into account different spatial and temporal scales. This book addresses a broad spectrum of relevant issues in the emerging field of urban flood management. It may act as a stimulus for further research and development in urban flood management while informing and engaging stakeholders in the promotion of integrated and cooperative approaches in water management. An interdisciplinary approach which will be of interest to all those who are active in water, risk and urban management.
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coastal engineering, plotting positions, unit hydrograph, integrated catchment management, river basin management, applied geography, pilot areas, urban flood management, wooden vegetation, technically justifiable solutions, flood resilient repair, streams and urban flooding, indirect flood losses, polymer bituminous seal, strategies for existing buildings, flood protection products, flood resilience, dry proofing measures, flood damage curves, flood loss estimation, flood information system, coastal erosion risk management, flood proofing measures, flood risk mapping, wet proofing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Environment Agency, New York, John Wiley, Journal of Hydrology, Water Res, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Island Press, Veliko Sirje, Ile de France, Floods Directive, Statistisches Amt, European Commission, Institute of Hydrology, Cambridge University Press, Universität Karlsruhe, International Conference, Planning Policy Guidance Note, Hollands Noorderkwartier, Oberirdische Gewässer, Water Framework Directive, International Symposium, Working Group, Natural Hazards, Building Research Establishment, United Kingdom Browse Sample Pages:
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coastal engineering, plotting positions, unit hydrograph, integrated catchment management, river basin management, applied geography, pilot areas, urban flood management, wooden vegetation, technically justifiable solutions, flood resilient repair, streams and urban flooding, indirect flood losses, polymer bituminous seal, strategies for existing buildings, flood protection products, flood resilience, dry proofing measures, flood damage curves, flood loss estimation, flood information system, coastal erosion risk management, flood proofing measures, flood risk mapping, wet proofing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Environment Agency, New York, John Wiley, Journal of Hydrology, Water Res, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Island Press, Veliko Sirje, Ile de France, Floods Directive, Statistisches Amt, European Commission, Institute of Hydrology, Cambridge University Press, Universität Karlsruhe, International Conference, Planning Policy Guidance Note, Hollands Noorderkwartier, Oberirdische Gewässer, Water Framework Directive, International Symposium, Working Group, Natural Hazards, Building Research Establishment, United Kingdom Browse Sample Pages:
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