Researchers

• Case Study

Moonee Valley Water Sensitive Cities Benchmarking

Project description The Moonee Valley City Council area is mostly residential and covers 43km2 close to Melbourne’s CBD. It was the first area to apply the WSC Index Tool beyond the trial phase. During a one-day workshop, Council and external…

Project

• TAP

Topics

• Benchmarking and decision support
• Community engagement
• Leadership and influence
• Monitoring and evaluation

Author

• CRCWSC

Location

• VIC

• Date Published: 10th Oct 2019

• Case Study

Kunshan Ring Road Case Study

Project description The Kunshan Ring Road project was completed in 2017. The Ring Road is a major asset enabling the growth and development of Kunshan. It is approximately 44 km long, crossing many canals within Kunshan. The CRC for Water…

Project

• TAP

Topics

• Amenity and urban greening
• Ecosystem health
• Stormwater treatment
• Water sensitive parks and open spaces

Author

• CRCWSC

Location

• China

• Date Published: 3rd Oct 2019

• Presentation

Urbanization and Stormwater Management Effects on Catchment-scale Hydrology (IECA Australian Conference and Stormwater Queensland Conference presentation)

Discussion In theory it is possible to return predevelopment hydrology if SCM network, perfectly mitigate all effects of urbanisation. In practice the goal of stormwater management which is broadly around restoring the predevelopment hydrology is rarely achieved. Most studies detected…

Project

• IRP4

Topics

• Ecosystem health
• Green infrastructure
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Stormwater treatment

Author

• Niloo TARAKEMEHZADEH

Location

• QLD

• Date Published: 3rd Oct 2019

• Case Study

City of Gold Coast Water Sensitive City Transition Strategy

Project description The City of Gold Coast was one of the early adopters in applying the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities’ Transition Planning Process to develop a water sensitive city vision and transition strategy. The project involved a series of…

Project

• IRP1

Topics

• Benchmarking and decision support
• Community engagement
• Leadership and influence
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Author

• CRCWSC

Locations

• QLD
• Australia

• Date Published: 30th Sep 2019

• General Publication *

The behavioural rebound effect: what is it and why does it matter?

Overview New, more efficient technologies are a great way to save water. For example, a water saving showerhead means a household will use significantly less water for every minute the shower is on. But installing a water efficient showerhead could…

Project

• A1.3

Author

• Zachary DORNER

• Date Published: 26th Sep 2019

• Presentation

The Influence of Statutory Land Use Planning on Water Sensitive Design Practices (Stormwater Conference 2018 presentation)

Introduction to the research Objective: to use case studies to examine how statutory land use planning (SLUP) influences the adoption of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) practices. The findings of the research will help to build SLUP systems that better…

Project

• B5.1

Topics

• Governance and policy
• Leadership and influence
• Regulation and legislation
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Author

• Donald Raymond WILLIAMS

Locations

• WA
• VIC

• Date Published: 1st Jul 2019

• Academic Publication

Book Chapter: Integrated Urban Water Systems

Introduction This chapter provides information on the potential role of Integrated Urban Water Systems in sustainable urban development. It considers how water management can help improve not only water resource management, but also energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and liveability.

Project

• B1.2

Topics

• Urban Metabolism
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Authors

• Beata SOCHACKA
• Ka Leung LAM, Dr.
• Marguerite RENOUF, Dr.
• Steven KENWAY, Dr.

• Date Published: 1st Jul 2019

• Publication

Guiding integrated urban and water planning (Ozwater’19 conference paper)

Abstract The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC) research project, Guiding Integrated Urban and Water Planning (IRP3) recognises that achieving innovative water sensitive outcomes requires greater integration between urban and water planning. The new project aims to explore how urban…

Project

• IRP3

Topics

• Governance and policy
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Authors

• Briony ROGERS, Dr.
• Carl GRODACH, Prof.
• Catherine MURPHY
• Christopher CHESTERFIELD
• Nigel BERTRAM, Prof.
• Shirin MALEKPOUR, Dr.
• Sylvia TAWFIK

Locations

• VIC
• Australia

• Date Published: 30th Jul 2019

• Academic Publication

Promoting Spillover: How Past Behaviors Increase Environmental Intentions by Cueing Self-Perceptions

Abstract Behavioral spillover theory has potential for promoting meaningful behaviour change. Spillover occurs when engagement in environmental behaviors affects the adoption of other environmental behaviors. By testing a new experimental model of spillover, this article is the first to concurrently…

Project

• A2.2

Topic

• Community engagement

Authors

• Angela DEAN, Dr.
• Liam SMITH, Dr.
• Nita LAUREN

Location

• Australia

• Date Published: 15th Nov 2017

• Academic Publication

Quantifying the hydrological performance of infill development

Abstract Water performance will be an important design criterion for urban development in Australia’s cities, to mitigate the adverse impacts of urban densification and expansion on hydrology, water quality, and water use efficiency. We demonstrate how one aspect, hydrological performance,…

Project

• IRP4

Topics

• Design and implementation
• Green infrastructure
• Urban Metabolism
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Authors

• Geoffrey LONDON, Prof.
• Ka Leung LAM, Dr.
• Marguerite RENOUF, Dr.
• Mojtaba MORAVEJ
• Nigel BERTRAM, Prof.
• Oscar SAINSBURY
• Steven KENWAY, Dr.

Locations

• VIC
• Australia

• Date Published: 7th May 2019

• Guideline

INFFEWS Value tool: Guideline (Version 1)

The purpose of this document is to provide a readily accessible guideline on how to adjust existing non-market values for application in a new context. It also provides step-by-step rules on how to use the CRCWSC Value tool. This guideline…

Project

• IRP2

Topics

• Design and implementation
• Economics and business case
• Training and capacity building

Authors

• Abbie ROGERS, Dr.
• Asha GUNAWARDENA, Dr.
• David PANNELL, Prof.
• James FOGARTY, Dr.
• Md Sayed IFTEKHAR, Dr.

Location

• Australia

• Date Published: 17th Jun 2019

• Corporate Publication

Need help transitioning to a water sensitive city?

Do you need help transitioning to a water sensitive city? Module 3 of our Water Sensitive Cities Transition Planning Process is about transition planning—and a proven way to plan is to use our Transition Dynamics Framework. The framework identifies your…

Project

• D6.2

Topics

• Benchmarking and decision support
• Monitoring and evaluation

Author

• CRCWSC

• Date Published: 17th Jun 2019

• Corporate Publication

How water sensitive is your city?

Have you ever wondered how water sensitive is your city? Module 1 of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities’ Water Sensitive Cities Transition Planning Process will help you discover the answer to this question. In this step, you…

Project

• D6.2

Topics

• Benchmarking and decision support
• Monitoring and evaluation

Author

• CRCWSC

• Date Published: 17th Jun 2019

• Case Study

One Central Park Green Walls

One Central Park is the largest green walls project in the Southern Hemisphere, irrigated with locally treated wastewater, rainwater, stormwater runoff and groundwater. It shows how nature can be integrated into urban development and densely populated areas. Plant selection and…

Project

• D1.4

Topics

• Amenity and urban greening
• Green roofs and walls

Author

• CRCWSC

Location

• NSW

• Date Published: 4th Jun 2019

• Academic Publication

Non-market value of Singapore’s ABC Waters Program

Abstract Water sensitive urban design is being done in many countries. In Singapore, the Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters Programme is a long-term strategic initiative of PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, to improve the quality of water and urban liveability.…

Project

• B3.1

Topics

• Economics and business case
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)
• Urban waterways

Authors

• Joost BUURMAN, Dr.
• Md Sayed IFTEKHAR, Dr.

Location

• Singapore

• Date Published: 16th Mar 2019

• Academic Publication

Is the urban heat island exacerbated during heatwaves in southern Australian cities?

Abstract The extra-tropical Australian cities of Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth are all affected by summer heatwaves and the urban heat island (UHI) effect. While research has been undertaken on both phenomena individually, they have not been studied in tandem in…

Project

• B3.1

Topics

• Monitoring and evaluation
• Urban heat island mitigation

Authors

• Ailie GALLANT, Dr.
• Cassandra ROGERS
• Nigel TAPPER, Prof.

Locations

• WA
• VIC
• SA
• Australia

• Date Published: 30th Aug 2018

• Academic Publication

Dual-mode stormwater-greywater biofilters: The impact of alternating water sources on treatment performance

Abstract The intermittent nature of stormwater runoff impacts the treatment performance of biofilters, also known as stormwater biofiltration or bioretention systems and raingardens. During extended dry periods, which are common even in temperate climates, plants can perish, creating unattractive and…

Project

• C4.1

Topics

• Design and implementation
• Green infrastructure
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Stormwater treatment
• Wastewater management and recycling

Authors

• Ana DELETIC, Prof.
• Belinda HATT, Dr.
• Harsha FOWDAR
• Juri JUNG
• Natalie BARRON

Locations

• VIC
• Australia

• Date Published: 12th Apr 2019

• Academic Publication

Flexible adaptation planning process for urban adaptation in Melbourne

Abstract Resilience towards climate and socio-economic change can be increased by means of flexible adaptation. In contemporary adaptation planning, building resilience is considered together with objectives such as sustainability, productivity and transformations. An adaptation planning process (termed WSCapp) may be…

Project

• A4.2

Topics

• Design and implementation
• Flood resilience
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Authors

• Assela PATHIRANA, Dr.
• Berry GERSONIUS
• Chris ZEVENBERGEN, Prof.
• Karsten ARNBJERG-NIELSEN, Prof.
• Mohanasundar RADHAKRISHNAN
• Richard ASHLEY, Prof.
• Roland LOWE, Dr.

Locations

• VIC
• Australia

• Date Published: 24th Apr 2019

• Case Study

Case Study: Dubbo Urban Heat Island Amelioration Project

Dubbo Urban Heat Island Amelioration Project Urban development, to cater for a growing urban population, replaces natural vegetated landscapes with roads and buildings. These impervious (hard) surfaces absorb heat but do not store water, leading to higher urban temperatures known…

Topics

• Design and implementation
• Green infrastructure
• Urban heat island mitigation
• Urban planning (statutory, strategic, land use)

Author

• CRCWSC

Locations

• NSW
• Australia

• Date Published: 29th Apr 2019

• Academic Publication

Flow‐mediated movement of freshwater catfish, Tandanus bostocki, in a regulated semi‐urban river, to inform environments

Abstract Movement and migration of fish are critical for sustaining riverine fish populations. Water resource development alters natural flow regimes and can disconnect habitats and interfere with hydrological cues for fish movement. Environmental flow releases can counter these impacts, but…

Project

• B2.23

Topics

• Design and implementation
• Urban waterways

Author

• Leah BEESLEY, Dr.

Locations

• WA
• Australia

• Date Published: 12th Feb 2019