Ever heard of a sponge city? This #WorldCitiesDay learn about the incredible story of Chinese architect Kongjian Yu, who is designing greener cities which can absorb rainwater, instead of draining it away 🏙️💧 By restoring riverbanks and wetlands, building eco-friendly terraces and using innovative technologies, we can create cities that flow in harmony with water🌍 #ShareOurPlanet #Connect2Earth | WWF
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Ever heard of a sponge city? This #WorldCitiesDay learn about the incredible story of Chinese architect Kongjian Yu, who is designing greener cities which can absorb rainwater, instead of draining it away 🏙️💧 By restoring riverbanks and wetlands, building eco-friendly terraces and using innovative technologies, we can create cities that flow in harmony with water🌍 #ShareOurPlanet #Connect2Earth | WWF
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What is a sponge city? Professor Kongjian Yu of Peking University explains how this urban development concept works with water, rather than against it, to build more sustainable and flood-resistant cities. Thanks to the James and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation for organizing Professor Yu's visit and for supporting this collaboration with the Stone Living Lab. #Sustainability #Water #UrbanPlanning #Science | Museum of Science, Boston
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