The Future Water City
The Future of Stormwater Management at
the San Tin Technopole Park
the San Tin Technopole Park
The ongoing debate surrounding the conservation of fishponds and the construction of new developments in the San Tin Technopole Park is yet to reach a conclusion. While there has been considerable debate about the density of the latest developments and the sizing of fishponds to be preserved, I am more concerned about the flood retention function and biodiversity of the newly developed space. As Shenzhen and other Greater Bay cities experience rapid urbanisation, it is crucial to identify alternative solutions that can balance the long-term development goal, stormwater management, and ecological value. In addition to maintaining the ponds, it is necessary to implement a more flexible solution that does not compete with the urban network.
In the enclosed presentation, an attempt is made to apply the "Sponge City" principle to other water-sensitive urban design solutions for a scenario involving minor floods after heavy storms with rainfall intensity of 30mm/hr. Four potential solutions are presented, namely bioswales, rain gardens, riparian zones, and flood retention lakes.
The Future Water City _ Catie Doa 2024 in English
The Future Water City _ Catie Doa 2024 in Chinese
The above analysis is based upon a hypothetical scenario to convey minor flood at rainfall intensity 30mm/hour. In practicality, further exploration would be required with more practical data collection and sampling.
