Modeling Low Impact Development Technologies and Their Integration for Improving Urban Stormwater Management

When natural pervious lands are replaced by impervious areas due to urbanization, rainfall – runoff processes are altered and in turn have negative impacts on urban water environment. Low Impact Development (LID) technologies such as permeable pavements and bio-retention systems offer a promising solution to urban stormwater management. In order to develop more efficient urban stormwater management, it would be necessary to integrate various LIDs. Therefore, this research aims to modeling stormwater quantity and quality performance of various LIDs with focus on the benefits of their integration in urban areas. Westhoff Engineering Resources Inc. (Westhoff) specializes in water resources engineering services especially in the field of stormwater system design. As the City of Calgary and many municipalities across Canada promote the uses of LIDs for enhancing stormwater management, this research will be beneficial to Westhoff’s future projects of urban stormwater drainage system design.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jianxun He

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Partner:

Westhoff Engineering Resources Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

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