Can landscape architecture turn sinking cities into flood-resistant habitats?
In short: Modern concrete infrastructure often leaves cities more vulnerable to climate-driven flooding. This talk explores how landscape architecture can reverse that trend by designing urban spaces that work with nature rather than against it.
Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom presents a shift from rigid infrastructure to nature-based solutions for cities like London and Tokyo, which are currently sinking due to climate change. She highlights her work on a massive park in Bangkok designed to hold one million gallons of rainwater.
The core idea is to reconnect urban environments with natural systems. By creating landscapes that actively manage water, cities can transition from being victims of flooding to becoming resilient spaces that mitigate environmental risks.
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