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Geodesign application for bio-swale design: rule-based approach stormwater management for Ottawa Street North in Hamilton, Ontario

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  • Adele Pierre
  • Nadia Amoroso
  • Sean Kelly

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With increases in storm frequency and intensity, municipalities are finding new ways of managing stormwater. Solutions require collaboration across planning disciplines and input from an informed public. This study compares a system of bioswales to existing curb and gutter infrastructure in a post-industrial streetscape of Hamilton, Ontario. Using the geodesign process, a section of Ottawa St. North was modelled to show how green infrastructure can ease the burden on aging, combined sewer systems. Qualitative data was gathered from residents of the neighbourhood through field notes, and quantitative geospatial data through GIS. Parametric modelling was used to generate a design, and scenarios created to show resulting impacts on stormwater run-off. The model was posted online as an interactive presentation, accessible to all stakeholders for review and comment. The results of the study demonstrate powerful new tools that can assist landscape architects in designing, collaborating and communicating stormwater strategies.

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  • Adele Pierre & Nadia Amoroso & Sean Kelly, 2019. "Geodesign application for bio-swale design: rule-based approach stormwater management for Ottawa Street North in Hamilton, Ontario," Landscape Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(5), pages 642-658, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:clarxx:v:44:y:2019:i:5:p:642-658
    DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2018.1498071
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