Publisher's Synopsis
Integrating the latest developments in urban water hydrology and management, Urban Water Engineering and Management takes a system approach to urban water hydrology, engineering, planning, and management, supplying examples and case studies, and highlighting pressing issues such as urban water governance, disaster management, and climate change impacts on urban areas. This expanded and updated edition draws attention to climate change how it impacts the water cycle. Time-series analysis is simplified in a practical manner, and hydro-informatics principles and applications in urban water are also added as unique features of this edition. Written and designed especially for intermediate and advanced courses/modules in water resources in civil and environmental engineering, and in urban planning, this book can be used as a textbook for civil engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, environmental science, and in courses dealing with the urban water cycle.
Features:
- Is updated throughout and adds numerous new examples and case studies, addressing critical issues such as urban water governance, asset and disaster management, and the impacts of climate change on urban areas.
- Integrates the latest developments in urban water hydrology and management, providing a holistic system perspective on urban water engineering, and planning.
- Includes numerous examples, case studies, and technological and IT tools addressing critical issues such as urban water governance, asset and disaster management, and the impacts of climate change on urban areas.
- Offers new insights for engineers, policy-makers, and decision-makers, emphasizing the importance of integrated water management and planning solutions for sustainable urban development.
