eprintid: 3591
rev_number: 5
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dir: disk0/00/00/35/91
datestamp: 2021-07-21 15:00:19
lastmod: 2021-07-21 15:00:19
status_changed: 2021-07-21 15:00:19
type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Holzer, Philipp
creators_id: S3199525
creators_email: p.c.holzer@student.rug.nl
title: Assessment of flood risk management strategies in three case study cities around the globe
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: This research evaluates the flood resilience of three case study cities. Due to climate change, the
risk of floods is increasing in frequency. This development has inspired a paradigm shift in Flood
Risk Management, moving from a traditional to a flood resilience approach. Therefore, this
paper provides clarity on the concept of resilience based on indicators from a literature review to
provide an evaluation of the flood management strategies of the three cities. A theoretical
framework serves as the construct on which the strategic policy documents of Boston,
Melbourne and Rotterdam are assessed. While all cities have strategic plans in place which pass
beyond the traditional flood management style, each has a distinct focus on one of the three
pillars of resilience. The cities have different maturity levels regarding the integration and
implementation of the strategies. While Boston and Rotterdam emphasise strong urban planning
and development, Melbourne's focal point is situated in the risk communication and education to
initiate private endeavours.
date: 2021
pages: 40
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Woltjer, J.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Planologie
tutors_email: J.Woltjer@rug.nl
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keywords_local: urban flood resilience
keywords_local: flood risk management
keywords_local: resilient cities
keywords_local: urban planning
language_iso: en
agreed_repository: yes
date_issued: 2021-07-20
citation:   Holzer, Philipp  (2021) Assessment of flood risk management strategies in three case study cities around the globe.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3591/1/Bachelor%20Thesis%20Philipp%20Holzer%20s3199525%20%283%29.pdf