Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "low impact development"
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Design of a Remote, Integrated, Automatic and Continuous Bedload Sediment Transport Monitoring Station and Application in a Rural Stream in Southern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-07)The form and function of a stream network is directly influenced by natural processes and human activities that occur within the watershed. Human modifications in the form of urban and agricultural development alter natural ... -
Evaluating Green and Blue Roof Opportunities in Canadian Cities
(University of Waterloo, 2017-03-07)Flat roof surfaces represent a significant proportion of urban areas and perform a variety of functions for buildings, with a corresponding variety of impacts on the urban environment and its infrastructure. One of the ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community Engagement Strategies for Shifting Attitudinal Behaviour Towards Green Stormwater Infrastructure
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-07)Climate change will cause increased frequency extreme weather events with more frequent stormwater runoff and flooding. Therefore it is increasingly critical to understand how to address the increased runoff as well as ... -
Field derived phosphorus accumulation rates and fractionation in bioretention cells
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-23)Bioretention cells are commonly used green infrastructure in urban stormwater management systems. They show promising performance in managing stormwater and mitigating a multitude of pollutants. In urban catchments, they ... -
Sustainable Stormwater Management using Green Infrastructure for Parking Lot Design in Kitchener and Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2019-06-19)Urbanization growth resulting in increasing the amount of runoff caused by land use change has become a major challenge for water management and water security worldwide. Along with rapid urbanization, climate change has ...