Strategic Framework for Sustainable Management of Drainage Systems in Semi-Arid Cities: An Iraqi Case Study

Strategic Framework for Sustainable Management of Drainage Systems in Semi-Arid Cities: An Iraqi Case Study

For the purpose of this paper, Erbil city, located in the northern part of Iraq, has been chosen as a representative case study for a large number of cities, particularly in semi-arid areas, lacking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). The study assesses (a) the role of SuDS as a measure in areas wi...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Nanekely, Miklas Scholz, Furat Al-Faraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
climate change
flooding
legislation
population growth
sanitation
socio-economic
sustainable framework
sustainable drainage system
urban inundation
urban ecology
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/8/9/406

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