2024-10-10 10:36
This article explores the visionary ideas of Kongjian Yu, the pioneer of the "sponge city" concept, which addresses climate change through nature-based solutions rather than high-tech fixes. Drawing from his experiences growing up in a monsoon climate in China, Yu advocates for the integration of green and blue infrastructures in urban design to manage water effectively. He emphasizes that conventional approaches, like concrete walls, are inadequate in preventing flooding, as evidenced by freque...