# New principles to create water-wise cities - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/10/new-principles-to-create-water-wise-cities/ - Published: 2016-10-22T22:47:36-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy 12 October 2016, Brisbane – To overcome the problems that are leading to pressure on water resources in urban areas, and to an increasing number of drought and flooding crises, the International Water Association (IWA) launches the [Principles for Water-Wise Cities](https://iwa-network.org/projects/water-wise-cities/) at the 2016 World Water Congress and Exhibition in Brisbane. “Cities are rapidly expanding and water resources are under increasing pressure. We need to find ways to do more with less,” says Corinne Trommsdorff, programme manager for the Cities of the Future Program at the International Water Association. # “The Principles will be used to bring people together for resilient city planning and to guide the urban water revolution needed in cities of the future,” says Trommsdorff. The IWA developed the 17 principles to help city leaders ensure that everyone in their cities has access to safe water and sanitation, that their cities are resilient to floods, droughts and the challenges of growing water scarcity, and that water is integrated in city planning to provide increased livability, efficiencies, and a sense of place for urban communities. ⌊“Cities are rapidly expanding and water resources are under increasing pressure. We need to find ways to do more with less,” says Corinne Trommsdorff, programme manager for the Cities of the Future Program at the International Water Association.“ The Principles will be used to bring people together for resilient city planning and to guide the urban water revolution needed in cities of the future,” says Trommsdorff.⌉⌊“ Cities are rapidly expanding and water resources are under increasing pressure. We need to find ways to do more with less,” says Corinne Trommsdorff, programme manager for the Cities of the Future Program at the International Water Association.“ The Principles will be used to bring people together for resilient city planning and to guide the urban water revolution needed in cities of the future,” says Trommsdorff.⌉ _The 17 principles are grouped into four categories:_ ### **1.Regenerative water services: ** So that’s including replenishing water bodies and their [ecosystems](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/groups-file-suit-to-protect-hawaiis-reef-ecosystems/), reducing the amount of water and energy used, recovering energy, nutrients and other materials from water, and increased efficiencies by integrating water services with other services. ### **2.Water sensitive urban design:** That’s including designing urban spaces to reduce flood risks, enhance livability with visible water, and modify and adapt urban materials to minimise environmental impact. #### **3.Basin connected cities:** Moreover that’s including planning to secure water resources and mitigate drought, protect the quality of water resources and prepare for extreme events. **⌊Water wise communities including empowering citizens increasing professional awareness of water and enabling policy makers to take water wise action⌉⌊Water wise communities including empowering citizens increasing professional awareness of water and enabling policy makers to take water wise action⌉ #### **4.Water-wise communities:** Furthermore, that’s including empowering citizens, increasing professional awareness of water and enabling policy makers to take water-wise action. > “The floods that hit Brisbane in 2011 and 2013 and the Millennium Drought have > reshaped our city’s relationship with water, highlighting the importance of managing > water at all stages of the water cycle. To ensure Brisbane meets the challenges > of an increasing population, and to respond to our changing climate, Brisbane > City Council is embracing the International Water Association’s Principles for > Water Wise Cities” said Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk. #### Cities Affected The cities of Gothenburg, Kunshan, Lyon, and the Melbourne Metropolitan Area. In addition, Sydney, Shenzhen and [Xi’an](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/08/xian-launches-200-electric-taxis-clean-energy-to-replace-gas-by-2019/). Also Dakar, Amsterdam and Brisbane. For they are becoming the first cities to endorse the IWA Principles. Especially at their launch during the World Water Congress ( Brisbane, 09-14 October). #### The Launch plus Companies in on this Amsterdam and Copenhagen are endorsing the Principles through their water authorities. The companies [Arup](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/02/world-energy-council-announces-new-partnership-with-arup/), Arcadis, Veolia, Ramboll, Schneider, Suez, Xylem will be endorsing the principles at the Congress. [⌊The cities of gothenburg kunshan lyon melbourne metropolitan area sydney shenzhen xian dakar amsterdam and brisbane are becoming the first cities to endorse the iwa principles at their launch during the world water congress brisbane 09 14 october Amsterdam and copenhagen are endorsing the principles through their water authorities The companies arup arcadis veolia ramboll schneider suez xylem will be endorsing the principles at the congress⌉ ⌊The cities of gothenburg kunshan lyon melbourne metropolitan area sydney shenzhen xian dakar amsterdam and brisbane are becoming the first cities to endorse the iwa principles at their launch during the world water congress brisbane 09 14 october Amsterdam and copenhagen are endorsing the principles through their water authorities The companies arup arcadis veolia ramboll schneider suez xylem will be endorsing the principles at the congress⌉ The 17 principles for water-wise cities encourage collaboration. Thereby underpinned by a shared vision. So we’re talking local governments, urban professionals, and individuals. For they can actively prepare. Moreover and find solutions to urban water management challenges. _In addition, the complete list of the 17 principles for water-wise cities. So it is available here: [http://www.iwa-network.org//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IWA\_Principles\_Water\_Wise\_Cities.pdf](http://www.iwa-network.org//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IWA_Principles_Water_Wise_Cities.pdf)_ **_Source: The International Water Association [http://www.iwa-network.org](https://iwa-network.org/)_** ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. 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