Stormwater Sponges - Public Open Spaces

In earlier times, stormwater in the cities had natural pathways to eventually find its way to discharge points or underground. With the rapid urbanisation and development, stormwater has started appearing as a concern and hence requires management. Ahmedabad witnesses problems of waterlogging, flash floods, with minimal groundwater recharge every time it rains. The city assessment was an effort to understand the concerns in detail and there the very origin which is addressed through our study. 

Sponge open spaces package caters to the problem of waterlogging and simultaneous groundwater depletion by absorbing stormwater through the selected public open spaces of the city. This is done through the creation of a comprehensive mechanism that weaves through innovative institutional, technical, financial, policies and programs aspects for Ahmedabad city. The pilot demonstration is done for a brownfield and greenfield site.

Click on the link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mvOE9s-fcG-fdahx0yHHZdMpivhVpSbM?usp=sharing to get an overview of the project.