wbur: How sponge cities offer a sustainable solution to rising sea levels

Kongjian Yu, a leading advocate for Sponge Cities, promotes nature-based solutions to combat climate change by integrating water management into urban design. His concept of a "sponge planet" encourages cities to absorb and manage water, rather than resist it with artificial barriers. During a recent visit to Boston, Yu shared his expertise on restoring ecological resilience through "living sea walls" and stormwater capture systems. His work, which includes award-winning projects by Turenscape, demonstrates how green infrastructure can help cities adapt to rising seas and flooding while supporting biodiversity.

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Source: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/01/09/sponge-cities-rising-sea