Designing flood-resilient urban neighborhoods by integrating hydrodynamic modeling, blue–green infrastructure, and community engagement.
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| Title: | Designing flood-resilient urban neighborhoods by integrating hydrodynamic modeling, blue–green infrastructure, and community engagement. |
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| Authors: | Khosravi, Vahid1 (AUTHOR), Hosseini, Seyed Bagher1 (AUTHOR), Aslani, Fereshteh2 (AUTHOR) f_aslani@sbu.ac.ir, Nikoo, Mohammad Reza3 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Natural Hazards. Jun2026, Vol. 122 Issue 12, p1-18. 18p. |
| Abstract: | Flooding is among the most destructive natural hazards, and its frequency and severity have increased in many regions worldwide due to climate change. This trend emphasizes the urgent need to implement resilient strategies in urban design. The aim of this research is to develop a framework for creating resilient settlements in response to flooding caused by climate change, focusing on the Fooladi neighborhood in Sarpol-e Zahab, Iran. Located near the Alvand River, with high urban density and poor drainage, the Fooladi neighborhood is vulnerable to flooding and requires urban design and planning solutions. These strategies should aim to strengthen the neighborhood’s ability to adapt and be resilient amidst climate and social changes. This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. The methodology includes hydrodynamic modeling with ArcGIS and HEC-RAS, spatial analysis, in-depth interviews with local stakeholders and experts, and SWOT analysis. Results show that integrating blue-green infrastructure (BGI), such as floodable parks and natural drainage systems, with advanced technologies including early warning systems and smart monitoring and promoting community participation in urban governance, decreases vulnerability to flood events with return periods of 25–200 years and greatly increases the neighborhood’s resilience. The proposed framework, inspired by international case studies and emphasizing environmental justice and ecological harmony, provides an adaptable model for flood-prone areas in Iran and similar regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Database: | Energy & Power Source |
| Abstract: | Flooding is among the most destructive natural hazards, and its frequency and severity have increased in many regions worldwide due to climate change. This trend emphasizes the urgent need to implement resilient strategies in urban design. The aim of this research is to develop a framework for creating resilient settlements in response to flooding caused by climate change, focusing on the Fooladi neighborhood in Sarpol-e Zahab, Iran. Located near the Alvand River, with high urban density and poor drainage, the Fooladi neighborhood is vulnerable to flooding and requires urban design and planning solutions. These strategies should aim to strengthen the neighborhood’s ability to adapt and be resilient amidst climate and social changes. This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. The methodology includes hydrodynamic modeling with ArcGIS and HEC-RAS, spatial analysis, in-depth interviews with local stakeholders and experts, and SWOT analysis. Results show that integrating blue-green infrastructure (BGI), such as floodable parks and natural drainage systems, with advanced technologies including early warning systems and smart monitoring and promoting community participation in urban governance, decreases vulnerability to flood events with return periods of 25–200 years and greatly increases the neighborhood’s resilience. The proposed framework, inspired by international case studies and emphasizing environmental justice and ecological harmony, provides an adaptable model for flood-prone areas in Iran and similar regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 0921030X |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11069-026-08251-1 |
