In recent years, flooding has become a serious problem around the world. In 2023 alone, around 32 million people were affected by floods, which caused injuries and even loss of homes. This issue is likely to get worse because of climate change, leading to more intense rainstorms that overwhelm our cities. But there’s hope! A new idea called "sponge cities" could help keep our cities safe from flooding.
What Are Sponge Cities?
The concept of sponge cities is about making urban areas that can soak up rainwater instead of letting it flood the streets. This idea was first popularized by a Chinese landscape architect named Kongjian Yu. He started testing it in China back in 2013. The goal is to create cities where rainwater can seep back into the ground instead of rushing through concrete pipes or flooding the roads.
Yasmeen Lari: A Visionary Architect
One of the leaders in promoting sponge cities is Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first female architect. At 83 years old, she is p...
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