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Joe Strummer subway: London pedestrian tunnels given makeover to become eco 'rain garden'

The Joe Strummer subway has been transformed into rain gardens to prevent flooding and enhance urban diversity.
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Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery Has a New Job: Protecting Brooklyn From Flooding

Green-Wood Cemetery is implementing innovative stormwater management systems to combat flooding and support urban resilience against climate change.

What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News

Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management.

NYC Mayor Adams shares flood prevention efforts; Staten Island town hall to be held this month

Mayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures.

Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery Has a New Job: Protecting Brooklyn From Flooding

Green-Wood Cemetery is implementing innovative stormwater management systems to combat flooding and support urban resilience against climate change.

What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News

Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management.

NYC Mayor Adams shares flood prevention efforts; Staten Island town hall to be held this month

Mayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures.
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SPUR Talk: Prop 4, the Climate Bond - Streetsblog San Francisco

Investing in storm drainage improvements via Prop. 4 could save California over $60 billion in disaster cleanup costs.

NYC highlights improvements to combat flooding Since IDA

New York City has made significant strides in flood prevention and infrastructure since Hurricane Ida.

Homeowners in one community are being paid 75 per m2 to replace driveways with permeable alternatives

Southern Water is incentivizing homeowners to install permeable driveways to reduce flooding on the Isle of Wight.

This concrete was made from old seashells that trap water and prevent flooding

The People's Pantry has transformed its flooding issues by installing permeable concrete made using recycled shellfish waste.

Two major Croydon roads reopened early after works

Roadworks on Coulsdon and Stites Hill Roads were finished one week early, highlighting efficient infrastructure management.

These two north London rivers are being given a new lease of life

Restoration scheme aims to revive lost rivers, reduce flooding, and enhance biodiversity in north London.
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