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31-05-2023 | Original Paper

Rethinking urban planning from the perspective of nature-based stormwater runoff management in Ethiopia

Authors: Tikabo Gebreyesus, Cristina Herrero-Jáuregui, Kumelachew Yeshitela, Aramde Fetene, Mesele Negash

Published in: Landscape and Ecological Engineering | Issue 4/2023

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A considerable area of land has been turned into a built surface in Ethiopia. Flooding is one of the destructive consequences of such land conversion in the urban centers of the country. Thus, this research aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of urban green infrastructures to alleviate the impacts of runoff in the urbanized part of Hawassa City, Ethiopia. The i-Tree Eco model with pre-stratified random sampling techniques was employed to analyze the hydrological benefits of green infrastructure by considering the vegetation structure and land surface cover variables. Also, the spatial map that shows annually avoided runoff was created using the spatial interpolation method in the ArcGIS software. The outcome of the model-based analysis shows that 576,224 trees were recorded, which contributes to cover 20.7% of the city’s total area. These trees intercepted 137,632.8 m³ year⁻¹ rainwater and avoided 288,372 m³ year⁻¹ runoff, economically valued at $ 680,558/year. However, the existing green infrastructures of the city had different performances in terms of water interception and runoff reduction efficiency, according to the morpho-functional characteristics of trees. Those green infrastructures with large trees, high leaf areas, and a high number of broadleaved trees were more efficient. Runoff reduction efficiency of the city could be maximized through the incorporation of adequate green infrastructure coverage at the urban planning stage and proper execution of structural plans. Hence, this research is expected to help planners and policymakers rethink the integration of green infrastructure in the spatial planning of cities and towns in Ethiopia.

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Title: Rethinking urban planning from the perspective of nature-based stormwater runoff management in Ethiopia
Authors: Tikabo Gebreyesus
Cristina Herrero-Jáuregui
Kumelachew Yeshitela
Aramde Fetene
Mesele Negash
Publication date: 31-05-2023
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Landscape and Ecological Engineering / Issue 4/2023
Print ISSN: 1860-1871
Electronic ISSN: 1860-188X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11355-023-00565-7

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Interspecific competition of Hygrophila genus at different flow rates in artificial channels

Complementing habitat distribution model with land use land cover for conservation of the rare and threatened tree Magnolia punduana Hk. f & Th. in northeast India

Influence of soil properties on street tree performance in Kyoto City, Japan

Geographical genetic structure of Lespedeza cuneata var. cuneata in Japan: necessity of genetic considerations in slope revegetation

Den site selection and seasonal changes in use patterns by the masked palm civet (Paguma larvata) in urban areas of Morioka City, Japan

Evaluating criteria weights of street tree selection between residents and experts