Urban Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure

As urban areas expand, managing stormwater runoff is critical to preventing floods, protecting water quality, and building climate-resilient communities. This text-based course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern urban stormwater management, blending engineering principles with sustainable city design. You will transition from understanding basic hydrological concepts to analyzing real-world green infrastructure solutions. By completing this course, you will be able to evaluate urban drainage challenges and design sustainable stormwater management plans that integrate natural systems into built environments. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational hydrological concepts, including runoff calculations and watershed dynamics - Analyze the environmental impacts of urban development on natural water systems - Evaluate green infrastructure practices such as rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable pavements - Design sustainable urban drainage systems that mimic natural water cycles - Apply modern regulatory frameworks and planning guidelines to stormwater management projects - Implement climate change adaptation strategies for resilient urban water infrastructure This course begins with core terminology, historical contexts, and fundamental hydrological principles before moving into technical design strategies, policy frameworks, and planning workflows. Through detailed written explanations and practical scenarios, you will build a solid foundation in modern water management. This course is designed for beginners, city planners, civil engineering students, and environmental advocates who want to understand urban water systems. No prior engineering background is required. Start reading today to master the essentials of sustainable urban water management.