Location

Groningen, The Netherlands

Event Website

http://fishpassage.umass.edu/

Start Date

22-6-2015 2:15 PM

End Date

22-6-2015 2:30 PM

Description

Abstract:

When doing river restoration within and in connection with major urban areas, experience shows that it is important to think holistically to get the best solutions. Furthermore, a close cooperation between different municipal departments (8 different in Copenhagen) and the consultant will result in innovative solutions not previously identified.

Background: Copenhagen has a vision to transform the stream Harrestrup from a former sewage channel to a combination of nature and recreational park through the existing parks with the aim to increase quality of life and value for the city. The top priority is to meet the water plans and above all to create a good water environment in good ecological status according to the EU Water Framework Directive. This will contribute to the fact that the stream Harrestrup with the surrounding areas can have a greater biological diversity than is the case today. Next comes the recreation needs to open up the best possible access to and varied use of the blue/green areas. Climate adaptation is the third priority while ensuring that the river and the green areas can be used as drainage for the city during extreme rainfall.

For the Municipality of Copenhagen Ramboll has designed a master plan for the restoration of the stream Harrestrup. The presentation will focus on the ecological and climatic aspects of the master plan, and hopefully inspire participants to think holistically, when working with nature projects in or related to urban settlements.

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Jun 22nd, 2:15 PM Jun 22nd, 2:30 PM

Session D2: Stream Restoration in an Urban Context

Groningen, The Netherlands

Abstract:

When doing river restoration within and in connection with major urban areas, experience shows that it is important to think holistically to get the best solutions. Furthermore, a close cooperation between different municipal departments (8 different in Copenhagen) and the consultant will result in innovative solutions not previously identified.

Background: Copenhagen has a vision to transform the stream Harrestrup from a former sewage channel to a combination of nature and recreational park through the existing parks with the aim to increase quality of life and value for the city. The top priority is to meet the water plans and above all to create a good water environment in good ecological status according to the EU Water Framework Directive. This will contribute to the fact that the stream Harrestrup with the surrounding areas can have a greater biological diversity than is the case today. Next comes the recreation needs to open up the best possible access to and varied use of the blue/green areas. Climate adaptation is the third priority while ensuring that the river and the green areas can be used as drainage for the city during extreme rainfall.

For the Municipality of Copenhagen Ramboll has designed a master plan for the restoration of the stream Harrestrup. The presentation will focus on the ecological and climatic aspects of the master plan, and hopefully inspire participants to think holistically, when working with nature projects in or related to urban settlements.

https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fishpassage_conference/2015/June22/42