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Discovering Johannesburg's Potential as a Water Sensitive City

  • Master's Thesis at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Faculty 1: Architecture, CivilMaster's Thesis at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Faculty 1: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Master Program "Urban Agglomerations". Abstract At the intersection of issues of water scarcity and rapid urbanisation is the need to investigate sustainable urban water management practices in today’s cities. This is especially important with the undeniable impact of climate change adding to its complexity. Johannesburg is a prime example of a city facing a myriad of challenges regarding water and is therefore the focus of the thesis. This research focuses on how the city of Johannesburg can pave its way into becoming a Water Sensitive City (WSC)- an aspirational vision of a city that integrates sustainable urban water management practices. To discover this, case study research on Johannesburg is undertaken by exploring the challenges and opportunities in relation to water demand and supply in the city. A few challenges include pollution of water and issues relating to the dependency on surface water. Additionally, an Urban Water Mass Balance (UWMB) analysis was undertaken to explore the potential of alternative water service options in a city that relies predominantly on surface water. It was found that rainwater harvesting had the highest potential to replace the existing centralized system. Based on the results of the case study research and the UWMB analysis a program was proposed to assist Johannesburg’s transition into a WSC. The proposal includes proactive recommendations relating to public participation and the protection of the environment.show moreshow less

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Author:Sabena Rajan Thomas
URN:urn:nbn:de:bsz:946-opus4-63399
Referee:Michael Peterek, Christian Hähnlein
Document Type:Master's Thesis
Language:English
Year of Publication:2021
Publishing Institution:Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Granting Institution:Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences,Fachbereich 1: Architektur, Bauingenieurwesen, Geomatik
Date of final exam:2021/09/01
GND-Keyword:Wasserwirtschaft , Nachhaltigkeit , Stadt
Page Number:150
Institutes:Fachbereich 1: Architektur, Bauingenieurwesen, Geomatik
DDC classes:Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften / Ingenieurwissenschaften und Maschinenbau
Licence (German):License LogoUrheberrechtlich geschützt