Managing flood risk
This newsletter offers expert advice and reports cutting-edge case studies on adapting public space to flood risk. You can read first-hand experiences of professionals who have faced the effects of flooding - and link to relevant research, events and organisations. |
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Yorkshire under water
Mary Bagley, director of parks and countryside, was on the front line when extreme floods hit the city in 2007. Find out how her department coped - and how the parks team there is preparing for the future.
Hampshire: water, water everywhere
Stuart Jarvis, deputy director of the environment at Hampshire County Council, faced the highest rainfall in 200 years – and severe drought too. How did he and his team react?
Adapting public space to flood risk
The Lancashire seaside town of Cleveleys was at risk of flooding – as well as being run down and facing losing visitors. Wyre Borough Council addressed both problems by building a new and robust sea defence that incorporated a boldly designed public promenade.
Dense urban areas face a significant flooding risk. See how an innovative scheme for south London’s River Quaggy has uncovered a buried river and created create floodwater storage areas in redesigned public parks and private gardens.
Rivers used regularly to overflow into their natural floodplains, creating floodplain forests. Today these are usually contained within their banks – but a unique project is under way just outside Milton Keynes to recreate a floodplain forest and tackle flood risk.
Salford has responded to flooding from the River Irwell by designing a new flood prevention scheme that recognised that traditional hard defences are not the only answer. Temporary floodwater storage areas - for most of the time public and sports areas – are part of the solution.
To comment, or share links, research or guidance, please contact Brian Quinn on bquinn@cabe.org.uk. |
