Research Topic: Development and optimization of a multi-criteria spatial analysis tool (GIS) to aid urban planning integrating optimized water management through the establishment of green infrastructure
Interests
Cities are facing increasingly rapid urban development today due to global population growth and the concentration of populations around large and densely populated large cities. This trend is reflected in the urban sprawl phenomena which cause soil to be waterproofed. In addition, there are challenges linked to climate change, modifying temperature and rain patterns and thus affecting the water cycle.
These different factors have the consequence, in particular, of increasing the risk of urban flooding and pollution of natural environments. We see that many environmental, technical, economic and social parameters interact with the urban environment, which makes it a very complex model. It is in this context that this research project on the development and optimization of a multi-criteria spatial analysis tool (GIS) to aid urban planning takes place.
In addition, urban water management has changed little over time and the research project aims to promote the use of green infrastructure as an innovative and more sustainable urban alternative. Indeed, green infrastructures are natural systems allowing control at the source of water through retention, infiltration and treatment processes. They bring many benefits such as improving air and water quality, reducing heat islands or even controlling runoff while improving the quality of life for citizens in the city.
