Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) is an approach for the planning and design of urban environments that is sensitive to water sustainability, resilience, and environmental protection. The approach integrates the urban water cycle (including potable water, wastewater, and stormwater) into built and natural landscapes to provide multiple benefits to society.

Citation

Hunt et al. (2017). A guide for monitoring the performance of WSUD elements in areas with high groundwater. Melbourne, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities.