A Discussion on the Application of Terminology for Urban Soil Sealing Mitigation Practices
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Materia
Soil sealing Sustainable drainage systems Low impact developments Water sensitive urban design Nature-based solutions Best management practices Green infrastructure Environmental benefits
Fecha
2022-07-18Referencia bibliográfica
Rodríguez-Rojas, M.I.; Grindlay Moreno, A.L. A Discussion on the Application of Terminology for Urban Soil Sealing Mitigation Practices. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 8713. [https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148713]
Resumen
Soil sealing is one of the most serious environmental problems today regarding its impact
on cities. This article presents an analysis of the different urban practices currently used to mitigate
the effects of soil sealing in urban areas. The main typologies, characteristics, differences, similarities
and objectives have been considered. The practices analyzed were SuDS (Sustainable Drainage
Systems), LIDs (Low Impact Developments), BMPs (Best Management Practices), WSUD (Water
Sensitive Urban Design), GI (Green Infrastructure), and NbS (Nature-based Solutions). To understand
the impact of these terms, an analysis of their presence in the scientific literature over the last 10 years
is carried out. The results indicate that the trend in the use of these terms is increasing, with the
number of articles having doubled in the last 10 years. This indicates the importance that the problem
of soil sealing has acquired in the world, and the relevant environmental benefits of addressing it.