AIU: Sponge Cities - A Solarpunk Future by 2030

As urbanization accelerates and climate change intensifies, cities worldwide face increasing risks from flooding. The once-traditional concrete jungles, designed with impermeable surfaces and car-centric infrastructure, have now become part of the problem. Rainwater, unable to seep into the ground, accumulates rapidly, leading to flash floods, overwhelmed drainage systems, and devastated urban landscapes. But a new and exciting solution has emerged on the global stage, offering hope for a more sustainable future—sponge cities.

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Source:https://aiu.edu/innovative/sponge-cities-a-solarpunk-future-by-2030/