Answers important questions about the future relationship between urban settlements and water
Includes numerous theoretical case studies based on cities all over the world, from Kigali to Shanghai and Oslo
Four visual essays demonstrate integrated water-urban arrangement in Brussels
Sudden inundations, water shortages, dirty water, water pollution, drowning. All these things are nothing new for our urban environments. But is there any other paradigm to follow but the assumption that we are fighting a battle, water vs. urban development? How can we leave more room for water while enhancing the spatial quality of our urban landscapes?
