Today, our cities are an embodiment of the complex, historical evolution of knowledge,
desires and technology. Our planned and designed activities co-evolve with our aspirations …

In Europe increasing flood risks challenge societies to diversify their Flood Risk
Management Strategies (FRMSs). Such a diversification implies that actors not only focus on …

Many coastal cities are experiencing growing risk to hydrological hazards through the
combination of uncontrolled urban development and exposure to natural phenomena linked …

Climate change and continuous urbanization contribute to an increased urban vulnerability
towards flooding. Only relying on traditional flood control measures is recognized as …

More than half the world's population lives in cities, and over two-thirds of the world's cities
will be exposed to flooding within the next 30 years due to factors including climate change …

Although water demand theories identify price structures, technology, and individual
behavior as determinants of water demand, limited theoretical or empirical evidence …

Delta cities are increasingly exposed to the risks of climate change, particularly to flooding.
As a consequence, a variety of new spatial development visions, strategies, plans and …

Flooding is a threatening human/climate-induced hazard and the expected increase in the
frequency and severity of floods is challenging cities worldwide. Modern flood risk …

Central to integrated flood risk management is the integration of water management with
spatial planning. Existing studies often focus on analyzing the policy instruments in the …

The provision of a sustainable supply of water is an increasingly difficult task to achieve in
many urban environments. This arises because of pressures related to population growth …