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A leading Dunedin townhouse developer has slammed the door on future projects in some parts of South Dunedin due to concerns properties will become...

Peking University professor Kongjian Yu says sponge city is a model based on the regulation of stormwater adaptation to the monsoon. | Latest News Delhi

Chinese Landscape Architect Kongjian Yu, Champion of “Sponge Cities” Concept for Addressing Climate Change Accelerated Urban Flooding, Wins 2023 Cornelia Hahn Oberlander International Landscape Architecture Prize.

Beijing-based landscape architect Kongjian Yu, recipient of the 2023 Oberlander Prize, revolutionizes urban flooding prevention with 'sponge cities' concept.

"Sponge parks" in Montreal are designed to catch and absorb rainwater and keep it from flowing into overburdened sewers during extreme rain events.

“Sponge parks” in Montreal are designed to catch and absorb rainwater and keep it from flowing into overburdened sewers during extreme rain events.

A renowned Chinese urban architect says Western-style infrastructure won’t help Chinese cities prevent flooding.

Securing a sustainable future is the biggest challenge we face today. Its a complex task intricately interwoven with the multifaceted realm of design.

Flooding in Slovenia recently left three people dead and caused an estimated €500 million in damage. At the same time, rainfall in Beijing has exceeded a 140-year record, causing wide-scale flooding and leaving 21 dead.

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