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Sponge cities for stormwater and flood management

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How can sponge cities help with stormwater and flood management under climate change? Here are two international examples:

Green roofs for stormwater management in Amsterdam: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/11-acres-of-plant-infused-green-roofs-go-blue-capturing-rainwater-in-flood-prone-amsterdam/

Considering sponge cities for the USA: https://theconversation.com/as-climate-change-amplifies-urban-flooding-heres-how-communities-can-become-sponge-cities-217075