Liya E. Abera
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View article: Integrating Nature-based Solutions for urban water security in global south
Integrating Nature-based Solutions for urban water security in global south Open
Nature-based solutions (NbS) leverage the power of ecosystems and biodiversity to address societal challenges. NbS for addressing water security challenges in cities are widely recognized for accelerating sustainability and delivering mult…
View article: A Phased Approach to Urban Stream Restoration Decision-Making in Utoy Creek, Atlanta, Georgia
A Phased Approach to Urban Stream Restoration Decision-Making in Utoy Creek, Atlanta, Georgia Open
Urban watersheds undergo significant ecological change due to increased imperviousness, flashy hydrologic processes, channel evolution, the loss of riparian zones, and the fragmentation of movement corridors. Watershed restoration seeks to…
View article: Lifecycle cost and benefit analysis for parcel-scale implementation of green stormwater infrastructure
Lifecycle cost and benefit analysis for parcel-scale implementation of green stormwater infrastructure Open
Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is commonly implemented to reduce excess stormwater runoff while also producing secondary environmental, health, and aesthetic benefits. However, GSI is sometimes perceived to be cost prohibitive for l…
View article: EngrEcon: Engineering Economics Analysis for Engineering Projects Cost Analysis
EngrEcon: Engineering Economics Analysis for Engineering Projects Cost Analysis Open
Computing economic analysis in civil infrastructure and ecosystem restoration projects is a typical activity.This package contains Standard cost engineering and engineering economics methods that are applied to convert between present, fut…
View article: The potential for nature-based solutions to combat the freshwater biodiversity crisis
The potential for nature-based solutions to combat the freshwater biodiversity crisis Open
Enthusiasm for and investments in nature-based solutions (NBS) as sustainable strategies for climate adaptation and infrastructure development is building among governments, the scientific community, and engineering practitioners. This is …
View article: Evaluating the effect of city ordinances on the implementation and performance of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI)
Evaluating the effect of city ordinances on the implementation and performance of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) Open
The replacement of natural pervious surfaces with impervious surfaces due to urbanization, construction, and development causes excess stormwater runoff and results in cities experiencing localized flooding events. The installation of gree…