The environmental challenges in cities urge people to explore feasible strategies for
resilient, sustainable, healthy and livable built environments, of which designing and …

Green roofs are an effective nature-based solution to eco-environmental problems arising
from climate change and rapid urbanization because they provide multiple ecosystem …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) for hydro-meteorological risks (HMRs) reduction and
management are becoming increasingly popular, but challenges such as the lack of well …

As cities face increasing pressure from densification trends, green roofs represent a
valuable source of ecosystem services for residents of compact metropolises where …

Urban drainage systems have developed way beyond the traditional piped combined or
separate sewer systems. Many 'new'systems are being introduced, ranging from stormwater …

Climate change is an urgent challenge in urban planning. Weather extremes and resulting
impacts such as heat waves and flash floods are already influencing the quality of life in …

Abstract Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA is a medium-sized city located within the Lake
Michigan watershed. Grand Rapids spends a considerable amount of money managing …

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) address stormwater management issues and
provide a variety of benefits to residents in terms of ecosystem services. Economically …

Green roofs, also known as vegetated roofs or living roofs, have gained increasing attention
in recent years due to their potential to address various environmental challenges in urban …

Economic narratives are largely put forward as an argument for the promotion of Nature
Based Solutions (NBS). However, integrated economic evidence, taking into account direct …