Advances in urban flood management

In order to stem the increasing impact of urban floods, a major rethink of current planning and flood management policies and practice is required, taking into account different spatial and temporal scales.

This book addresses a broad spectrum of relevant issues in the emerging field of urban flood management.

It may act as a stimulus for further research and development in urban flood management while informing and engaging stakeholders in the promotion of integrated and cooperative approaches in water management. "Advances in Urban Flood Management" provides an interdisciplinary approach which will be of interest to all those who are active in water, risk, and urban management.