Very interesting thanks!
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RT @laurie_winkless
Hi friends. If you're keen to learn more about the 'sponge city' concept, I've added my Forbes article on it to my website, where it can be read freely, with no pop-ups #flooding #spongecity #aucklandflooding
https://www.lauriewinkless.com/journal/could-sponge-cities-help-us-prepare-for-our-flooded-future
https://twitter.com/laurie_winkless/status/1619808020674011136
#aucklandflooding #spongecity #flooding
My old office!
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RT @UNDRR
Friday's flood event in #Auckland was caused by extreme rainfall. ☔
While almost no city could escape the effects of four months’ worth of rain in 24 hours, the worst impacts could've been avoided. 🧽 A #SpongeCity could be the solution.
🗞️ Here is how: https://bit.ly/3XZjmqu
https://twitter.com/UNDRR/status/1620331073757380610
Can a sponge city really prevent flooding? https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018876153/can-a-sponge-city-really-prevent-flooding
#urbanflooding #spongecity #climatechange #futurecities