Nature-Based Solutions in a Guyuan Urban Park to Mitigate Flood Risk and Enhance Community Resilience

Beijing Yuren Raineco Technology Co.,Ltd.
Publié: 31 juillet 2023
Dernière modification: 31 juillet 2023
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Résumé

Guyuan City in China has faced increasing challenges of flooding and other environmental issues as a result of rapid urbanization. These problems have been exacerbated by extreme rainfall events attributed to climate change. In response, China introduced the Sponge City Initiative in 2014 to mitigate the adverse impacts.

 

As part of this initiative, a Sponge City Park was designed and built in Guyuan City along the Qingshui River. The park integrated various considerations, including urban flood mitigation, protection of riparian areas, stormwater retention, and the provision of recreational spaces. 

 

With the construction of this stream-themed park, the once open space has transformed into a local attraction, allowing residents to have direct access to water bodies and enjoy the beauty of nature. Additionally, the park plays a crucial role in enhancing urban resilience and adapting to climate change city-wide, aligning with the broader objectives of the Sponge City Initiative.

Classifications

Région
Asie de l'Est
Ampleur de la mise en œuvre
Local
Ecosystème
Area-wide development
Buildings and facilities
Connective infrastructure, networks and corridors
Espaces verts (parcs, jardins, forêt urbaine)
Écosystème urbain
Thème
Adaptation au changement climatique
Aménagement urbain
Atténuation du changement climatique
Distribution d'eau et gestion des ressources en eau
Prévention de l'érosion
Villes et infrastructures
Une seule santé
Bonne gouvernance des paysages
Effets du changement climatique et de la pollution sur la santé
Gestion des risques urbains et de catastrophes
Resilience and disaster risk management
Sustainable urban infrastructure and services
Défis
Précipitations erratiques
Inondations
Érosion
Pollution (y compris eutrophisation et déchets)
Développement d’infrastructure
Manque d'infrastructures
Objectifs de développement durable
ODD 6 - Eau propre et assainissement
ODD 11 - Villes et communautés durables
ODD 13 - Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
Objectifs d’Aichi
Objectif 8: Pollution réduite
Objectif 10: Ecosystèmes vulnérables au changement climatique
Objectif 11: Aires protégées et conservées
Cadre de Sendai
4: Réduire nettement, d’ici à 2030, la perturbation des services de base et les dommages causés par les catastrophes aux infrastructures essentielles, y compris les établissements de santé ou d’enseignement, notamment en renforçant leur résilience.

Emplacement

Guyuan city, Ningxia province, China

Défis

The project faces three significant challenges:

1: Drainage and flooding issues: The frequency of river flooding has escalated due to factors such as increased impervious surfaces, inadequate consideration of hydrologic and hydraulic aspects, erosion of waterways, ineffective floodplain management regulations, and the degradation of riparian zones caused by urbanization.

2: Insufficient open space: The project site is situated in a highly developed region of Guyuan City with a scarcity of open spaces. Despite the presence of numerous large communities in the area, the availability of local parks and recreational areas is inadequate, failing to meet the needs of the population.

3: Biodiversity and landscape quality: The rapid pace of urbanization and the presence of aging grey infrastructure have led to a decline in biodiversity. There is a pressing need for improved landscaping to enhance the aesthetic appeal and ecological diversity of the area.

Bénéficiaires

Citizens: better living conditions;

City: economic losses due to floods are reduced; retention volume credits and water quality improvements are counted towards the Sponge CIty goals set by the central government.

Comment les blocs constitutifs interagissent-ils entre eux dans la solution?

The project design and implementation process is a comprehensive advancement, in which every element interacts with each other. All building blocks are essential in achieving multiple goals on a solid common base of investigation and flood mapping. Beyond that, all experts in stormwater management, hydronic modeling, landscape design, and ecosystem preservation are all involved in this project with mutually agreed NbS and Sponge City concepts in mind. 

 

Impacts

1: The park effectively mitigates flood risk in the floodplain area by offering natural detention and floodwater storage within and along the river.

2: Drainage from surrounding areas is significantly enhanced, ensuring better management of off-site run-ons.

3: The park contributes to the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity by improving the natural habitat and conserving diverse ecological patterns.

4: In addition to flood mitigation measures, the park serves as a valuable open space for residents, providing both local water access and ample recreational areas for the community to enjoy.

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Jelena Geng Beijing Yuren Raineco Technology Co.,Ltd.

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