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Water and Heat Management in the Melbourne
The task is to write a research report on sustainability challenges and contemporary responses to these challenges in Melbourne Australia. Specifically, this task is related to the Melbourne CBD, and based on findings from a pre-defined walk as seen at this link: https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/walks/park The sustainability challenges that are clear along this walk are urban heat and water sensitivity, managed through urban heat management and water sensitive urban design. The report is aimed at responding to where and how sustainability is, or is not, present within these environments. How has the City of Melbourne responded with policy decisions, has this been effective, and are there any recommended strategies moving forward? There will need to be in depth research into Water Sensitive Urban Design and urban heat management. On this walk I was able to identify how the presence of green spaces and infrastructure (ie. Fitzroy Gardens, Treasury Park, greening of certain alleys and buildings) were beneficial for urban heat management. I was also able to identify stormwater harvesting and irrigation in the Birrarung Marr, Queen Victoria and Alexandra, and Fitzroy gardens that were designed for water sensitive urban development. Rain gardens on Little Collins street were also noted. Basically I need a report focusing on water management and urban heat management in Melbourne CBD, sustainable practices regarding these spheres, policies that have been implemented to tackle these challenges and potential future directions for future urban design.
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Conventional
urbanization is having a greater impact on natural hydrology in several ways,
including boosted flows, elevated flash flooding, and diminished infiltration,
which can cause watercourses to erode, potentially harming fringing vegetation,
and contaminate waters with particles, hydrocarbons, substances, and other
polluting substances. Cities like Melbourne are examples of affected areas
where water sensitivity and inadequate heat management incidents have been
documented. To help cities like Melbourne grow in manners that respond to the
difficulties presented by climate change, it has become necessary to establish
sustainable policies and development practices, such as ‘water-sensitive urban
design’ and urban heat management. These practices will help protect
significant natural resources for future generations regarding water and heat
management.
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