articles by Johanna Sörensen
2016 International Low Impact Development Conference
An open stormwater system for Low Impact Developme; Sweden) 15 years ago; to ease the problem wit... more An open stormwater system for Low Impact Developme; Sweden) 15 years ago; to ease the problem with basement flooding; and increase the ecological and aesthetical values; during a severe flood in Malmö the LID were proven to work efficiently during ext
inproceedings by Johanna Sörensen
Publications by Johanna Sörensen
Urban flooding is of growing concern due to increasing densification of urban areas, changes in l... more Urban flooding is of growing concern due to increasing densification of urban areas, changes in land use, and climate change. The traditional engineering approach to flooding is designing single-purpose drainage systems, dams, and levees. These methods, however, are known to increase the long-term flood risk and harm the riverine ecosystems in urban as well as rural areas. In the present paper, we depart from resilience theory and suggest a concept to improve urban flood resilience. We identify areas where contemporary challenges call for improved collaborative urban flood management. The concept emphasizes resiliency and achieved synergy between increased capacity to handle stormwater runoff and improved experiential and functional quality of the urban environments. We identify research needs as well as experiments for improved sustainable and resilient stormwater management namely, flexibility of stormwater systems, energy use reduction, efficient land use, priority of transport and socioeconomic nexus, climate change impact, securing critical infrastructure, and resolving questions regarding responsibilities.
Papers by Johanna Sörensen
VATTEN – Journal of Water Management and Research
Urban flooding is of growing concern due to increasing densification of urban areas, changes in l... more Urban flooding is of growing concern due to increasing densification of urban areas, changes in land use, and climate change. The traditional engineering approach to flooding is designing single-purpose drainage systems, dams, and levees. These methods, however, are known to increase the long-term flood risk and harm the riverine ecosystems in urban as well as rural areas. In the present paper, we depart from resilience theory and suggest a concept to improve urban flood resilience. We identify areas where contemporary challenges call for improved collaborative urban flood management. The concept emphasizes resiliency and achieved synergy between increased capacity to handle stormwater runoff and improved experiential and functional quality of the urban environments. We identify research needs as well as experiments for improved sustainable and resilient stormwater management namely, flexibility of stormwater systems, energy use reduction, efficient land use, priority of transport and socioeconomic nexus, climate change impact, securing critical infrastructure, and resolving questions regarding responsibilities.
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articles by Johanna Sörensen
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Publications by Johanna Sörensen
Papers by Johanna Sörensen