Sustainable Urban Water Systems
Explore innovative approaches for managing urban water systems in environmentally conscious cities of today.
Explore innovative approaches for managing urban water systems in environmentally conscious cities of today.
This MOOC, offered by Politecnico di Milano, focuses on sustainable urban water management strategies for resilient smart cities. It covers stormwater control and water supply techniques to mitigate the effects of human settlements and climate change on water cycles. The course emphasizes the integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into urban drainage systems, the use of alternative water resources, and methods to reduce water losses and waste. Students will learn about modern approaches to make cities more resilient while benefiting both the environment and community.
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What you'll learn
Understand the water cycle in urban areas and the impact of human activities
Explore climate change effects on rainfall and urban runoff
Learn about the concept of water-sensitive cities and strategies for increasing urban resilience
Study various Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban water management
Understand sustainable water supply strategies, including water conservation and alternative resources
Gain knowledge on rainwater harvesting and reuse techniques
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable urban water systems, focusing on modern solutions for water management in water-sensitive cities. The curriculum is structured into four modules, covering the water cycle in urban areas, the concept of water-sensitive cities, and sustainable water supply strategies. Students will learn about the impacts of climate change on rainfall and runoff, and explore various Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban water management, including water squares, blue roofs, infiltration systems, bio-retention areas, permeable pavements, and green roofs. The course also addresses sustainable water supply strategies, emphasizing the reduction of water loss and waste, the use of non-conventional water resources, and rainwater harvesting and reuse. Through this course, participants will gain insights into creating more resilient urban environments that balance human needs with environmental sustainability.
Introduction to the course
Module 1 · 2 Minutes to complete
The Water Cycle in Urban Areas: Natural Processes and Human Activities
Module 2 · 43 Minutes to complete
Water Sensitive Cities: Increasing Resilience to Evolutionary Risks
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Sustainable Water Supply Strategies
Module 4 · 58 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Research Assistant Specializing in Water Science and Engineering
A research assistant at the Water Science and Engineering Section (SIA) of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICA) at Politecnico di Milano, she holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering from the same institution. With teaching experience in Water Engineering and various hydrology, flood risk, and water engineering classes, her primary research focuses on stormwater control and management, nature-based solutions, rainwater harvesting, and analytical-probabilistic approaches for storage modeling. She actively participates in national research projects and has published several articles in refereed scientific journals and symposium proceedings. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for indexed peer-reviewed international journals, is a review editor for the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science (Water and Wastewater Management), and is a member of the Topical Advisory Panel for the Urban Water Management section of the journal Water. She also supervises public engagement activities related to urban water resource management.
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