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Record 1 2023-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Urban Planning
  • Water Resources Management
  • Climate Change
OBS

Montreal has been building sponge sidewalks for 10 years in particularly high-risk areas. The sidewalks often involve more permeable concrete concepts that utilize gaps for rainwater or incorporate portions of green infrastructure gardens for absorption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère
  • Aménagement urbain
  • Gestion des ressources en eau
  • Changements climatiques

Spanish

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