Publication Date:
2018
Description:
This paper focuses on the spatial distribution of the dominant and relevant benefits of urban flood management based on context‐ and location‐specific evaluations. We explore the conceptual rationale and describe a detailed methodology for assessing the benefit profile, benefit intensity, and comment on benefit dependencies arising from urban flood management practices that utilise green infrastructure. A case study is described which demonstrates the application of the concepts in Portland, Oregon, USA. A Geographic Information System approach is developed to evaluate some of the multiple benefits of the East Lents Floodplain Restoration Project. Results are presented in the form of a comparative benefit profile, and a spatially distributed benefit intensity. The paper concludes with the implications of the methodology for future multiple benefit evaluation of urban drainage and flood management systems.
Electronic ISSN:
1753-318X
Topics:
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
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Geosciences
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