The timetable for upcoming flood mitigation works in PurleyTfL's new flood prevention works will address severe flooding issues in Purley, benefiting local businesses.
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.
Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery Has a New Job: Protecting Brooklyn From FloodingGreen-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 NewsLos 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 monthMayor 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 FloodingGreen-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 NewsLos 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 monthMayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures.
SPUR Talk: Prop 4, the Climate Bond - Streetsblog San FranciscoInvesting in storm drainage improvements via Prop. 4 could save California over $60 billion in disaster cleanup costs.
NYC highlights improvements to combat flooding Since IDANew 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 alternativesSouthern 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 floodingThe People's Pantry has transformed its flooding issues by installing permeable concrete made using recycled shellfish waste.
Two major Croydon roads reopened early after worksRoadworks 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 lifeRestoration scheme aims to revive lost rivers, reduce flooding, and enhance biodiversity in north London.