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One Architect's Advice For Flood-Prone Cities: Act as a Sponge Would.
- Source :
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New York Times . 3/29/2024, Vol. 173 Issue 60108, pA9-A9. 2/3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article focuses on Kongjian Yu's innovative approach, termed "sponge city," which advocates for adapting to climate change-induced floods by allowing water to infiltrate urban areas rather than resisting it, aiming to dissipate floodwaters and minimize damage through nature-friendly designs.
- Subjects :
- *CITIES & towns
*ARCHITECTS
*SEA-walls
*NEIGHBORHOODS
*DRAINAGE pipes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 173
- Issue :
- 60108
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 176327795