Rainwater as a Resource: How We Are Redefining the Role of Water in Buildings
Water plays a key role in every building. We are used to the fact that it is simply available from the tap. But do we always have to use water intended for drinking? This presentation will attempt to draw attention to locally available water resources—often unwanted and quickly disposed of—which could successfully meet a large […]
When a service system works, no one notices it — its absence always comes at a cost
The presentation will show why drainage problems are rarely the result of rainfall alone and are much more often a consequence of decisions made at successive stages of the infrastructure life cycle.We will consider whether infrastructure maintenance can function as a single, integrated service system and why such an approach determines reliability, stability, lower costs, […]
From Strategy to Implementation: How Does Poznań Manage Water in Practice?
Poznań, like many cities, faces challenges related to intense rainfall, periods of drought, and ongoing urbanisation. In response, the city has developed an approach to managing these issues that combines strategic objectives with the consistent implementation of practical solutions. The presentation illustrates the transition from strategies and planning documents to the delivery of concrete actions […]
Changes in precipitation patterns and stormwater management over the last 10 years – the case of Gdańsk
In 2015, Gdańsk experienced its third consecutive year with low precipitation. Heavy rainfall occurred on average only once or twice a year. Memories of the Gdańsk flood of 9 July 2001 were gradually fading among residents. The 15th anniversary of this critical rainfall event in 2016 was meant to refresh awareness of the unpredictability of […]
Rain Made in Szczecin
The presentation demonstrates a coherent and consistently developed stormwater management system in Szczecin. Szczecin’s activities in the field of stormwater are not isolated initiatives, but are implemented through a three-tier, complementary approach. The city is steadily working towards a comprehensive transformation of its urban stormwater policy — from planning and design to implementation and long-term […]
A Decade of Stormwater Management in Poland
Panel Discussion: A common language for water – law, business, and architecture
Effective water management and adapting cities to extreme weather events require cooperation among many stakeholders. Although they may represent different perspectives, they should speak a common language—one based on clearly defined goals, shared values, and the pursuit of optimal solutions. The debate will feature voices from several sectors: legal, business, and architectural, as well as […]
It’s not drainage anymore
How to deliver the solutions overcoming political, social, financial constraints but will include the big issue I can see of actually translating the new generation of smart systems design and planning into actually getting systems on and in the ground… this includes the need for new professionals and others. There is also the disconnect between […]
Between Extremes: Building Urban Water Resilience in Response to a Dual-Faced Crisis
Drought and flooding are opposing phenomena related to the availability of water resources. However, contrary to appearances, they have much in common, which is particularly important in the limited space of cities. A single solution cannot address both of these challenges, especially considering other issues not directly related to water resources. Therefore, it is so […]
Water in the Bank
The presentation will focus on the importance of water in the banking sector. It will discuss both reporting requirements and obligations related to credit risk management. Examples of approaches to assessing water-related risk in the credit process will be presented, along with their significance for access to financing.