Urban Drainage Systems and Stormwater Management

Dear Colleagues,

For this Special Issue, we are seeking the submission of papers on the topic of “Urban Drainage Systems and Stormwater Management”.

Extreme rainfall has occurred frequently in recent years, posing unprecedented challenges to urban drainage systems and stormwater management. Urban drainage systems not only need to meet daily demands for rainwater discharge, they also have to deal with the large amount of stormwater and surface runoff caused by extreme weather events. Stormwater management in cities is not only related to flood control and drainage safety, but also involves the protection of the urban ecological environment and the sustainable utilization of water resources. Effective urban drainage systems and stormwater management can reduce urban flooding, improve urban environmental quality, and promote sustainable urban development. There are many factors that affect urban drainage and stormwater management, including, but not limited to, drainage system layout, drainage facility design, rainwater collection and utilization technology, urban greening, soil infiltration, intelligent monitoring and real-time control technology, etc. Traditional drainage system designs often struggle to adapt to rapidly changing urban environments and climate conditions, making the advancement of urban drainage systems and stormwater management technology particularly important. The above research content is closely related to the topic of urban drainage systems and stormwater management.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: urban drainage systems; urban flooding; low-impact development (LID); sponge city; urban rainwater collection; and urban resilience. We also welcome contributions related to the application of intelligent technology to control urban flooding.

Prof. Dr. Yongwei Gong
Guest Editor

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