Climate Change, Urbanization, and Water Resources: Towards Resilient Urban Water Resource Management

This book discusses resilient urban water resources management in the context of climate change and ongoing urbanization. Twelve cities worldwide representing different climates and growth stages serve as case studies. Using these case cities, this book first identifies the main water issues, including water demand, floods, and droughts, in relation to the historical development of each city, investigates current strategies for dealing with climate-related water hazards, and explores potential adaptive strategies. The authors draw some common lessons by comparing and contrasting these case studies while acknowledging place-based unique adaptation strategies. Preface Contents Chapter 1: Introduction References Chapter 2: Seoul, Republic of Korea 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Climate and Geography 2.3 Water and Land Management in Seoul 2.4 History of Flooding and Flood Risk Management in Seoul 2.5 Recent Strategies for Reducing Flood Risk 2.6 Conclusions References Chapter 3: Jakarta, Indonesia 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Climate and Physical Geography 3.3 Water Issues in Colonial Batavia 3.4 Postcolonial Inequality 3.5 Development of Flooding 3.6 Climate Risks 3.7 Spatial Planning 3.8 Adaptation 3.9 Conclusions References Chapter 4: Istanbul, Turkey 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Climate and Physical Geography 4.3 History of Water Management in Istanbul 4.4 Modern Water Management in Istanbul 4.5 Climate Change 4.6 Floods 4.7 Droughts 4.8 Water Management Strategies 4.9 Conclusions References Chapter 5: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Climate and Physical Geography 5.3 Water History 5.4 Flooding 5.5 Adaptive Strategies 5.6 Deindustrialization and Renewal 5.7 Conclusions References Chapter 6: Barcelona, Spain 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Climate and Physical Geography 6.3 Historical Development 6.4 Water and Development 6.5 Water and Political Experimentation 6.6 Dictatorship 6.7 Return of Municipalism 6.8 Blue Infrastructure and SUDS 6.9 Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity 6.10 Conclusions References Chapter 7: Lagos, Nigeria 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Climate and Physical Geography 7.3 History of Sanitation and Development in Lagos 7.4 Postcolonial Policy 7.5 Climate Impacts in Lagos 7.6 How Climate Impacts the Poor 7.7 Potential Responses 7.8 Conclusions References Chapter 8: Cape Town, South Africa 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Climate and Physical Geography 8.3 Colonial History 8.4 Modern Infrastructure and Climate Demands 8.5 The Specter of Floods and Adaptation 8.6 Different Problems, Complex Solutions 8.7 Conclusions References Chapter 9: Melbourne, Australia 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Geography 9.3 Super El Niño and Melbourne 9.4 Melbourne’s Water 9.5 Climate Change and Drought 9.6 Flooding in Melbourne 9.7 Water Sensitivity 9.8 Long-Term Design 9.9 Conclusions References Chapter 10: São Paulo, Brazil 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Geography 10.3 Climate 10.4 River System 10.5 Droughts 10.6 Floods 10.7 Adaptive Strategies 10.8 Conclusions References Chapter 11: Mexico City, Mexico 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Climate and Geography 11.3 Urban Development 11.4 Drinking Water Issues Associated with Urban Development 11.5 Floods 11.6 Droughts 11.7 Sustainable Alternatives 11.8 Conclusions References Chapter 12: Houston, United States of America 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Climate and Geography 12.3 Ecological Impacts and Ecosystem Services 12.4 Urban Development 12.5 Class and Ecology 12.6 Conclusions References Chapter 13: Portland, United States of America 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Climate and Geography 13.3 Drinking Water Supply 13.4 Flood Prevention Structure 13.5 Droughts 13.6 History of Flooding 13.7 Dense Development and Residential Water Demand 13.8 Floodplain Restoration and GSI Installation 13.9 Conclusions References Chapter 14: Conclusions Index