Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Jutrović, Monika; Tomić Reljić, Dora; Zovko, Monika; Bubalo Kovačić, Marina; Pereković, Petra; Kamenečki, Monika

doi://doi.org/10.3390/su15139959

Pregled bibliografske jedinice broj: 1280442

Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Jutrović, Monika; Tomić Reljić, Dora; Zovko, Monika; Bubalo Kovačić, Marina; Pereković, Petra; Kamenečki, Monika

Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia // Sustainability, 15 (2023), 13; 1-29 doi://.org/10.3390/su15139959 (međunarodna recenzija, članak, znanstveni)

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Naslov
Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

Autori
Jutrović, Monika ; Tomić Reljić, Dora ; Zovko, Monika ; Bubalo Kovačić, Marina ; Pereković, Petra ; Kamenečki, Monika

Izvornik
Sustainability (2071-1050) 15 (2023), 13; 1-29

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
integral solutions ; urban stream restoration ; urban flood ; blue infrastructure ; green infrastructure ; sustainable development

Sažetak
This paper explores the application of sustainable nature-based solutions as an alternative to conventional grey infrastructure for managing waterways in the city of Zagreb, Croatia. The city has an extensive network of canalised urban streams, some of which are closed, flowing into the City’s sewage system and into the Sava River. However, some of these open watercourses are not fully utilised due to the inadequate management of blue infrastructure. Climate change adds pressure to conventional approaches, creating an urgent need for flexible solutions. This paper analyses different locations to assess the possibilities for safeguarding, revitalising, and developing blue and green infrastructure. Based on a thorough analysis, the synthesis of previous urban practice examples for the city area, and the research of the experiences and theoretical knowledge on the issue, this paper proposes sustainable solutions for Medveščak and Črnomerec streams in Zagreb, such as water storage and purification. The proposed solutions hold significant potential to address issues related to water supply, protection, and nature preservation in a more flexible and adaptable manner. This paper proposes solutions that provide a practical framework for the future implementation of nature-based solutions and development in other urban regions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Arhitektura i urbanizam, Poljoprivreda (agronomija), Interdisciplinarne biotehničke znanosti

POVEZANOST RADA

Profili:

Monika Zovko (autor)