How to evaluate nature-based solutions performance for microclimate, water and soil management issues – Available tools and methods from Nature4Cities European project results

Bouzouidja, Ryad; Cannavo, Patrice; Bodénan, Philippe; Gulyás, Ágnes; Kiss, Márton; Kovács, Attila; Bechet, Béatrice; Chancibault, Katia; Chantoiseau, Etienne; Bournet, Pierre-Emmanuel; Bouzidi, Rania; Guénon, René; Lebeau, Thierry; Musy, Marjorie; Rodríguez, Fabrice

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107556

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“…The approaches listed in Table 3 for each individual subzone are based on different NBS elements, selected according to the characteristics of each subzone and the possibility of implementation [59][60][61][62]. the conservation and improvement of biodiversity, recreation and stormwater management, the improvement of the quality of life and social equity, and the protection of the integrity of the landscape, including its natural and social components [63]. Given the complexity of the system (including sectorisation, unresolved legal and property relations, slow processes, and inconsistencies in spatial planning documents), only one zone was selected to create technical details, while the rest of the zones are covered in the guidelines (Figure 23).…”

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Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Jutrović,

Tomić Reljić,

Zovko

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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This paper explores the application of sustainable nature-based solutions as an alternative to conventional grey infrastructure for managing waterways in the city of Zagreb, Croatia. The city has an extensive network of canalised urban streams, some of which are closed, flowing into the City’s sewage system and into the Sava River. However, some of these open watercourses are not fully utilised due to the inadequate management of blue infrastructure. Climate change adds pressure to conventional approaches, creating an urgent need for flexible solutions. This paper analyses different locations to assess the possibilities for safeguarding, revitalising, and developing blue and green infrastructure. Based on a thorough analysis, the synthesis of previous urban practice examples for the city area, and the research of the experiences and theoretical knowledge on the issue, this paper proposes sustainable solutions for Medveščak and Črnomerec streams in Zagreb, such as water storage and purification. The proposed solutions hold significant potential to address issues related to water supply, protection, and nature preservation in a more flexible and adaptable manner. This paper proposes solutions that provide a practical framework for the future implementation of nature-based solutions and development in other urban regions.

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Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Jutrović,

Tomić Reljić,

Zovko

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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“…At present, two CFD numerical simulation methods, ANYSYS Fluent and ENVI-Met, are widely used by researchers as the main research methods of urban space thermal environment. Bouzuidja et al (2021) described the difference between the methods of numerical simulation in the two types of software [ 25 ]. We have summarized the main characteristics and different application fields of these methods, as shown in Table 1 .…”

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Simulation of the Urban Space Thermal Environment Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Comprehensive Review

Huo

Chen

Geng

et al. 2021

Sensors

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Rapid urbanization has made urban space thermal environment (USTE) problems increasingly prominent. USTE research is important for improving urban ecological environment and building energy consumption. Most studies on USTE research progress have focused on meteorological observations and remote sensing methods, and few studies on USTE are based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD). During the past two decades, with the increasing applications of CFD in USTE research, comprehensively summarizing the phased results have become necessary tasks. This paper analyzes the current research status of CFD-based USTE simulation from six perspectives. First, we summarize the current research status of USTE simulation with CFD models that integrate ground observations and remote sensing technology. Second, we define and classify the spatial scope of CFD-based USTE simulations at different scales. Third, we systematically analyze the quantitative relationships among urban land type, the underlying surface structure, water bodies, green space and the corresponding changes in CFD-based USTE simulations. Fourth, we quantitatively analyze the impact of anthropogenic heat in CFD-based USTE simulations. Fifth, we summarize the corresponding USTE mitigation measures and methods based on the CFD simulation results. Finally, the outlooks and the existing problems in current research on CFD simulations of the USTE are analyzed.

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“…In the UK, key organisations such as English Heritage, Historic England, and the National Trust can play important roles through industry focussed publications and collaborative research with academics (Bullock and Ferneyhough, 2013;English Heritage, 2014b;Coombes et al, 2017;Wood et al, 2018). End-user-targeted assessment tools that enable practitioners and decision-makers to weigh-up the potential costs and benefits of NbS compared to 'business as usual' also have a significant role to play (Naylor et al, 2017;Bouzouidja et al, 2021) but more effort is needed to bolster the supporting evidence in the case of valued heritage assets and the particular risks involved.…”

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Integrating nature-based solutions and the conservation of urban built heritage: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects

Coombes

Viles

2021

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

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How to evaluate nature-based solutions performance for microclimate, water and soil management issues – Available tools and methods from Nature4Cities European project results

Cited by 19 publications

References 152 publications

Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Simulation of the Urban Space Thermal Environment Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Comprehensive Review

Integrating nature-based solutions and the conservation of urban built heritage: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects

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