"My Town, My River" Renovation Project: City of Kitakyushu's Experience on Wastewater Management Read more about "My Town, My River" Renovation Project: City of Kitakyushu's Experience on Wastewater Management This presentation provides an overview of the City of Kitakyushu, Japan. The city’s approach, including technology options to wastewater management, are discussed. The procurement and guarantee of financial resources to sustain wastewater treatment systems are, likewise, explained.
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities Read more about Dhaka, Bangladesh - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities As a well-managed sanitation system will contribute to improving the environment, it is essential for new urban development to provide sanitation systems, along with other utilities. Developing a mechanism will serve as the entry point for every industry to introduce and maintain their own effluent treatment plants.
Engaging Stakeholders and Partners: Adopt-an-Estero / Water Body Program Read more about Engaging Stakeholders and Partners: Adopt-an-Estero / Water Body Program This presentation discusses the Adopt-an-Estero Program, a collaborative undertaking between different institutions and government agencies to promote and achieve a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment in the Philippines. The need to engage stakeholders and partners in the program is also explained.
Tourism Potential from Riverbank Development and River Clean Up Perspective Read more about Tourism Potential from Riverbank Development and River Clean Up Perspective Riverside development that complies with sustainable development and good environmental practices is essential in the restoration of river heritage. Riverside development models from foreign countries can be used as an inspiration in the planned re-development of Maestranza in Manila, Philippines.
Las Piñas Historical Corridor Read more about Las Piñas Historical Corridor One of the highly urbanized cities in Metro Manila, Philippines, the rich historical and cultural heritage of the City of Las Piñas is almost forgotten due to the accelerated modernization of times. The city government aims to nurture Las Piñas into a living historical corridor for generations to follow.
Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan Read more about Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan This video showcases the proposed urban redevelopment plan of Manila Waterways in the Philippines, designed by Palafox Associates, and with support from Urban Poor Associates. Inspired by the successful slum upgrading project in Thailand's Bangbua Central, the residents living along the waterways in Manila are determined to progress as a community.
Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan Read more about Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan This presentation discusses the proposed urban redevelopment plan of Manila Waterways in the Philippines, designed by Palafox Associates, and with support from Urban Poor Associates. Inspired by the successful slum upgrading project in Thailand's Bangbua Central, the residents living along the waterways in Manila are determined to progress as a community.
Impact of Pollution in Ir. H. Djuanda Reservoir for the Supply of Drinking Water in Jakarta Metropolitan City Read more about Impact of Pollution in Ir. H. Djuanda Reservoir for the Supply of Drinking Water in Jakarta Metropolitan City Degrading environmental conditions have resulted to the deterioration of water quality in Ir. H. Djuanda multi-purpose reservoir in Indonesia. The need to re-design the system is crucial to adjust with the existing condition and protect both equipment and humans from probable worst case that may happen in the future.
Fecal Sludge Management: A Critical Challenge for the Cities in the Developing Countries Read more about Fecal Sludge Management: A Critical Challenge for the Cities in the Developing Countries Although one of the fastest growing mega-cities in the world, Dhaka City in Bangladesh faces serious environmental threat due to its limited sewerage network coverage and fecal sludge management facilities. This presentation highlights the potential environmental consequences of this challenge.