WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN AND PLANNING

RAINWATER HARVESTING, SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND WASTEWATER RECYCLE AND REUSE

September 25-29, 2017

Water problems jeopardise the survival of millions of people in urban India. Rapid and unregulated growth of towns and cities is a key reason for unsustainable water management. The current water model primarily focuses on supply side management and emphasis on the energy as well as resource intensive centralised urban water management. The increasing demand– supply gap and deteriorating environmental conditions are increasing the need for environment friendly alternatives. It is important to take up the challenge in controlling and judiciously using natural resources to reduce our ecological footprint. This can be done by using Water-sensitive urban design and planning (WSUDP) approach which integrates the urban water cycle, water supply, wastewater, storm-water and groundwater management. This approach contributes to sustainability and livability, particularly when considered part of an overall urban strategy. This training will focus on the components of WSUDP –Rainwater Harvesting (RWH), Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) and Wastewater recycle and reuse followed by an optional field visit. Registration to this popular course is on first come first basis.

Programme Design: September 25-29, 2017

The training programme will follow a mix method approach involving lectures, in-class exercises, interactive discussions and audio-video training support. The participants will get the opportunity to plan and design water sensitive urban systems as part of ‘Do It Yourself ‘- group exercise.

RWH and SuDS

The two day programme will focus on urban RWH and SuDS. These concepts will showcase the potential they hold in water augmentation and flodd mitigation by using opportunities of existing green/public spaces. The training will impart skills on planning and designing of RWH systems (both storage and recharge structures) and SuDS (Swales, detention ponds, etc).

Wastewater recycle and reuse

The two day programme will focus on the wastewater component of WSUDP. This will enable participants to plan for recycle and reuse of wastewater after understanding the status of excreta in a city with the help of a Shit Flow Diagram (SFD) tool. The training will provide hands-on experience on planning and designing of decentralized wastewater treatment system for local reuse.

Field Visit (Optional)

The training programme will be followed by an optional one day field visit to demonstrate successfully implemented WSUDP structures. The field visit will provide an opportunity to interact with the real implementers to understand the benefits and on-ground challenges for its sustainability.

Who can Apply?

Practitioners (engineers / architects / planners / representatives of non-governmental organization and government officials), academicians, consultants students, researchers.

How to Apply?

E-mail your curriculum vitae to mritunjay.kumar@cseindia.org / chhavi@cseindia.org before September 8, 2017. Limited seats; registration will be done on first come first basis.

Venue

CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062