WATER SENSITIVE PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR ALUVA MUNICIPALITY

WATER SENSITIVE PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR ALUVA MUNICIPALITY

Anitha A1

1Anitha A, Architecture Department, M. Plan & TKMCE

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Abstract - Due to urbanization and climate change, many cities are addressing a wide range of environmental concerns, many of which are linked to natural water resources. However, the increasing urbanization, densification, and related urban challenges of the modern urban environment are increasing the pressure on water cycle and its preservation. Due to the urbanization the land use and landcover of urban areas highly affected by the surface sealing which is directly impacting the water cycle of an area. This paper reviews Adopting water sensitivity at the stage of planning of existing Aluva municipality developments and analyzing it can helpful for maintain the water cycle by managing the supply and demand for water, storm water, wastewater and groundwater as well as bring benefits such as reduction in temperature with respect to climate change and adaptation of city. The study uses different types of data to resolve this: Water resource, The available park and open spaces, Pervious and impervious nature of developments, Land use and landcover change. Rainfall pattern. The study delivers sensitive planning strategies for existing development through integration of water sensitive planning interventions.

Key Words: Water-sensitive planning, Surface sealing, Landcover and land use, Parks and open space, Green developments, WSUDP Strategies.