Unlocking the positive impact of bio-Swales on hydrology, water quality, and biodiversity: A bibliometric review

T Chen, M Wang, J Su, J Li - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bio-swales have gained significant attention as an effective means of stormwater
management in urban areas, reducing the burden on conventional rainwater management …

[HTML][HTML] A methodology for assessing the implementation potential for retrofitted and multifunctional urban green infrastructure in public areas of the global south

T Fluhrer, F Chapa, J Hack - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Urban green infrastructure (UGI) provides multiple functions that combine ecological and
social benefits. UGI is being increasingly promoted and implemented in the Global North. In …

A Systematic Review of Sustainability Criteria in Infrastructure Development

I Kustova, J Hudenko, N Lace - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper explores the immediate need of infrastructure stakeholders for practical guidance
promoting sustainable infrastructure development that aligns with the United Nations …

[HTML][HTML] Can we really have it all?—Designing multifunctionality with sustainable urban drainage system elements

E Lähde, A Khadka, O Tahvonen, T Kokkonen - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
Multifunctionality is seen as one of the key benefits delivered by sustainable urban drainage
systems (SUDS). It has been promoted by both scientific research and practical guidelines …

Continuous quantity and quality modeling for assessing the effect of SUDS: Application on a conceptual urban drainage basin

P Ferrans, J Temprano - Environmental Processes, 2022 - Springer
The development of computational tools based on urban drainage models is fundamental
for the correct selection of SUDS. The present study proposes a systematic approach based …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable rainwater management concept in a housing estate with a financial feasibility assessment and motivational rainwater fee system efficiency …

I Godyń, A Grela, D Stajno, P Tokarska - Water, 2020 - mdpi.com
Unresourceful usage of rainwater continues to be a serious problem as this type of natural
resource is still treated as wastewater that most often ends up directly in the sewer system …

[HTML][HTML] Multifunctional bioretention basins as urban step** stone habitats for wildflowers and pollinators

MC Bjørn, AG Howe - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are increasingly used to manage
precipitation events in cities and create decentralized stormwater management. To enhance …

Evaluating the validity of a simple citizen science index for assessing the ecological status of urban drainage ponds

M Rae, A Miró, J Hall, K O'Brien, D O'Brien - Ecological Indicators, 2019 - Elsevier
Citizen science approaches are valuable tools for biodiversity management and
conservation, particularly in urban areas. The OPAL Water Survey is a citizen science …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable urban drainage systems in spain: Analysis of the research on SUDS based on climatology

AI Abellán García, N Cruz Pérez, JC Santamarta - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), or urban green infrastructure for stormwater
control, emerged for more sustainable management of runoff in cities and provide other …

Converting infiltration swales to sustainable urban drainage systems can improve water management and biodiversity

B Helmreich, M Deeb, P Eben, M Egerer… - Frontiers in …, 2025 - frontiersin.org
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are ecosystems that are based on
engineered soil and designed plant communities to manage stormwater on-site and to …