Framework, Procedure, and Tools for Comprehensive Evaluation of Sustainable Stormwater Management: A Review
To better evaluate and enhance the performance and benefit of sustainable stormwater management (SSWM) in developing countries, this study proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework based on thorough literature review. This framework re-classifies evaluation goals and indicators into four aspects...
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doaj-2a4c5c8d1bca48f8b0b7108729b33ffe2020-11-25T03:31:16ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412020-04-01121231123110.3390/w12051231Framework, Procedure, and Tools for Comprehensive Evaluation of Sustainable Stormwater Management: A ReviewTiange Wu0Haihong Song1Jianbin Wang2Eran Friedler3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, ChinaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, ChinaCooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, Melbourne 3800, AustraliaFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, IsraelTo better evaluate and enhance the performance and benefit of sustainable stormwater management (SSWM) in developing countries, this study proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework based on thorough literature review. This framework re-classifies evaluation goals and indicators into four aspects—stormwater system, integrated management, social engagement, and urban development. The purpose of this review is to provide a guideline for decision makers to choose appropriate goals and indicators according to different regional context. Meanwhile, a structured procedure for comprehensive evaluation of SSWM is proposed to guide a well-organised decision-making process. Furthermore, pros and cons of eight decision support tools, as well as their functional focus, are compared, aiming to provide references for SSWM in developing countries. Outcomes presented in this review are expected to support decision makers in the process of screening optimal SSWM strategies and monitoring SSWM projects.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/5/1231comprehensive evaluation frameworkstormwater managementdecision support toolsponge city |
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Framework, Procedure, and Tools for Comprehensive Evaluation of Sustainable Stormwater Management: A Review |
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Framework, Procedure, and Tools for Comprehensive Evaluation of Sustainable Stormwater Management: A Review |
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To better evaluate and enhance the performance and benefit of sustainable stormwater management (SSWM) in developing countries, this study proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework based on thorough literature review. This framework re-classifies evaluation goals and indicators into four aspects—stormwater system, integrated management, social engagement, and urban development. The purpose of this review is to provide a guideline for decision makers to choose appropriate goals and indicators according to different regional context. Meanwhile, a structured procedure for comprehensive evaluation of SSWM is proposed to guide a well-organised decision-making process. Furthermore, pros and cons of eight decision support tools, as well as their functional focus, are compared, aiming to provide references for SSWM in developing countries. Outcomes presented in this review are expected to support decision makers in the process of screening optimal SSWM strategies and monitoring SSWM projects. |
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comprehensive evaluation framework stormwater management decision support tool sponge city |
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