Viability of Green Roofs as a Flood Mitigation Element in the Central Region of Chile

Viability of Green Roofs as a Flood Mitigation Element in the Central Region of Chile

Population increase and urban development over the last 20 years in Chile have outgrown most rainwater drainage and evacuation systems. Many cities located in the central region suffer from frequent floods in some of their sectors during winter rainfall events. In addition, the lack of green spaces...

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Main Authors: Daniel Mora-Melià, Carlos S. López-Aburto, Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez, Pedro Muñoz-Velasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
climate change
sustainable drainage systems
green roofs
hydrological management
floods
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/4/1130

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