Event: Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event) Framework for Using Natural Water System as a Basis for Optimum Urban Growth 14 March 2013 Author / Speaker Alka Bharat View File Urbanization, while it leads to growth and development of cities, exerts stress on infrastructure as it utilizes more land and disrupts workings of the natural ecosystem. Ensuring optimum sustainable urban growth requires the use of interdisciplinary knowledge of water availability, usability, and governance and integration in planning practices. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Environment Urban Development Water