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    • Plan

    Toolkit for Resilient Cities: Infrastructure, Technology and Urban Planning

    Summary

    This paper explores how the resilience of critical urban infrastructure systems might be enhanced to prepare cities more effectively for major weather-related hazards and the co-benefits resiliency actions have.

    Year
    2024

    Details

    Hazards
    Drought
    Extreme Heat
    Flooding – General
    Flooding – Rainfall-induced
    High Winds
    Assets
    Energy and Utilities
    Water Infrastructure – General
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    Options Used

    Use Food Chain Reactors (FCR) to treat urban wastewater. FCRs combine conventional treatment methods with biological treatment provided by the roots of 2,000-3,000 plant species. This method treats water Leak detection sensors alert utilities to faults and failures along distribution pipelines or in water storage facilities, enabling rapid action to reduce loss of vital drinking water supplies. Work with the water utility to monitor water loss in water supply systems through leak detection programs and sensors. Make improvements based on monitoring data. For example, improvements might minimize

    Relevant Options

    Work with utility companies to increase energy sources that do not depend on water. Maintain hydroelectric generating capacity, if possible. If not possible, switch to pumped storage hydropower or deconstruction to allow for river restoration efforts.

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action

    Plans

    Toolkit for Resilient Cities: Infrastructure, Technology and Urban Planning

    Organizations

    Siemens
    ARUP
    RPA
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