From the course: Practical Engineering
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Urban stormwater management
From the course: Practical Engineering
Urban stormwater management
- [Grady] Cities, those dense congregations of people in buildings have made possible economies and lifestyles our early ancestors could never have imagined. Whether you thrive in or despise the concrete jungle, there's no denying its benefits. Putting all the people, houses, jobs, stores, offices, and diversions in one place gives us humans opportunities that wouldn't be possible if we all lived Gregorian lifestyle spread out across the countryside, but there are some negative consequences that come from cramming so much into such a small area. At no time is this more clear than when it rains. Managing the flow of runoff through a city is an immensely complex challenge that affects us in so many ways from public safety to property rights, from the environment to the health, and welfare of citizens. Hey, I'm Grady, and this is "Practical Engineering." On today's episode, we're talking about urban storm…
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