Water Sensitive Urban Design is a process and a philosophy that brings ‘sensitivity to water’ into urban areas, placing water at the top of the agenda.
It encompasses all aspects of integrated urban water cycle management and aims to create water sensitive cities through physical infrastructure, governance arrangements and social engagement.
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Join collaborative efforts to develop an interactive map of water users, sources, and uses. By documenting various water activities and stories, we hope to better understand people's different relationships with water.
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The map documents water relationships and Water Sensitive Design initiatives in South Africa. We invite you to explore and add your own input.
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We conduct Water Sensitive Design training, empowering water sector professionals to integrate the principles in their everyday work.
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The Water Sensitive Design Community of Practice is hosted by Future Water research institute, University of Cape Town, and funded by the South African Water Research Commission and Department of Science and Innovation