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NEW GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE IN THE URBAN LANDSCAPE

A detailed and informative Guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the Urban Landscape has been published as part of the Engineering Nature’s Way initiative by Hydro International.

The guide can be downloaded for free by visiting www.engineeringnaturesway.co.uk the web-based knowledge resource for SuDS and flooding in the UK. It is jointly authored by Prof. Richard Ashley of EcoFutures, Sue Illman of Illman Young Landscape Architects and Alex Stephenson, Stormwater Director of Hydro International and chair of the British Water SuDS focus group.

The Guide considers the iffues surrounding the development of SuDS techniques in urban settings. Topics considered include SuDS and Ecosystems Services, Green Infrastructure, Water Sensitive Urban Design and retrofitting SuDS, including in highways applications. The Guide also provides practical advice on component selection from the full SuDS toolbox.

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