The Role of Aquifers in Sustaining the Sponge City Concept in Chinese High-Density Housing

Chinese cities and megacities occupy large areas with high population densities. These urban sectors have extensive impervious surfaces and import large amounts of water from pristine sources, putting pressure on the urban drainage systems during storms. To reduce flood risk and tackle water scarcit...

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Main Authors: Mengxiao Jin, Michele Lancia, Yong Tian, Stefano Viaroli, Charles Andrews, Junguo Liu, Chunmiao Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/6/929