Brave Blue World: Remembering Kongjian Yu - Father of the Sponge City Movement

Professor Kongjian Yu, known as the father of the Sponge City Movement, has passed away, marking a profound loss for both the personal and global water and design communities. His guiding philosophy was to "make friends with water," advocating for cities to collaborate with natural systems to absorb, store, and purify rainwater, creating safer and greener communities. He tirelessly traveled across China, presenting his ideas to numerous mayors, leading to the establishment of the first Sponge City. Today, over 200 Chinese cities have implemented Sponge City projects, and Yu's influence extends globally, inspiring sustainable solutions to water and climate challenges worldwide. In the documentary "Our Blue World," Yu's story embodies courage, perseverance, and ecological wisdom, offering hope for resilient cities in the face of climate change.

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