Polyurban Waters

Category: Gardens

  • Phytoremediation in pollution hot spots

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    Utilization of phytoremediation for waste decontamination and pollution problems.

  • Wet Retention Pond

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    Wet retention ponds are pools that continuously hold water and are designed with additional storage capacity to store surface runoff during heavy rainfall events. They release the stormwater at a controlled rate and improve water quality through downstream infiltration. The ponds can be integrated into public recreation areas. Benefits (+) Regulates heavy rain.(+) Multifunctional use…

  • Raingardens

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    Shallow bio-retention basins established in artificial surroundings. They are designed to collect, store, filter and treat water runoff. A variety of elements is used such as grass filter strips, water ponds, mulch areas, planting soil, plants. They are not restricted to certain climate conditions and can be combined with e.g. with rainwater harvesting measures and…

  • Planting of Individual Trees

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    Strategic planning of individual trees or series of trees in urban areas to provide shade, reduce urban heat and reduce urban runoff. Benefits (+) Provide shade for citizens and reduce urban heat(+) Provide habitat for urban animals such as birds and insect(+) Reduce urban runoff and heat islands Limitations (-) Some tree species can have…

  • Permeable Paving System

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    Green paving systems replace grey urban pavements with up to 50% vegetal soil with high drainage capacity. Several implementation designs exist such as paving bricks containing a certain share of space for vegetation growth space, or grass bricks that replace certain bricks of conventional pavements. Benefits (+) Reducing surface runoff.(+) They infiltrate, treat, and store…

  • Natural Pollinator’s Modules

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    These areas are intended to attract pollinators and overall biodiversity by offering favourable weather conditions, such as cooler spots during hot periods and shelters for winter. They will also provide water and food sources for pollinators. Benefits (+) Emitting of pleasant aromas.(+) Indirect provider for the food such as contributing in the pollination process. Limitations…

  • Green Walls

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    Green wall are vertical green infrastructure interventions. They provide infiltration areas for water and mainly function as visual and noise barriers between roads/industrial areas and public spaces. The vegetation grows directly on the wall, or climbs on a frame or already structured wall, but keeps a small distance from the wall. Benefits (+) Aesthetically important(+)…

  • Green Roofs

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    Green roofs are multi-layered systems designed for stormwater management, beginning with a well-insulated, structurally sound roof as the base layer. Benefits (+) No need for additional land(+) Habitat provision(+) Provide usable green space Limitations (-) Requirements for structural support(-) Not applicable for wooden roofs Assessment

  • Constructed Wetlands

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    Constructed wetlands are designed shallow basins used for water treatment filtering pollutants from water. The processes and services of natural wetlands are adapted to constructed wetlands and are used as a solution to treatment of combined sewer overflow during heavy rainfall events. Benefits (+) Water temperature control and provision.(+) Water quality Improvement.(+) Flood control /…