Training on Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning at Building and Neighborhood Scale

Training on Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning at Building and Neighborhood Scale

JULY 17, 2018
Date: July 17-20, 2018
Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
BackgroundWater problems jeopardise the survival of millions of people in urban India. Rapid and unregulated growth of towns and cities is a key reason for unsustainable water management. The current water model primarily focuses on supply side management and emphasize on the energy as well as resource intensive centralised urban water management. 
The increasing demand–supply gap and deteriorating environmental conditions are increasing the need for environment friendly alternatives. It is important to take up the challenge in controlling and judiciously using natural resources to reduce our ecological footprint. This can be done by using water-sensitive urban design and planning (WSUDP) approach which integrates the urban water cycle, water supply, wastewater, stormwater and groundwater management. This approach contributes to sustainability and livability, particularly when considered part of an overall urban strategy. 
Recognising the importance of WSUDP at local level, School of Water and Waste, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is organizing a four day training programme on “Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning” (WSUDP). This training will focus on the components of WSUDP – designing Rainwater Harvesting (RWH), Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) and Wastewater treatment, recycle and reuse using Decentralized Waste Water Treatment system (DWWTs) at neighborhood and building scale. 
Aim:The aim of the training is to mainstream WSUDP through capacity building of practitioners involved in planning and management of urban infrastructure at local scale. 
Objectives:
  • Developing community of practice in WSUDP sector
  • Exposure and use of key tools and approaches for existing and upcoming policies, programmes and projects
  • To generate awareness about BMPs, state of art knowledge in the area of WSUDP
 Learning Outcomes:
  • Enhanced skills on concept and principles of WSUDP in an urban settlement
  • Improved knowledge on techno-economic feasibility of various WSUDP structures
  • Acquaintance with actionable research and implementation opportunities
  • Hands on experience on planning and designing water sensitive neighborhood and campus 
Program Design: July 17-20, 2018The training programme will follow a mix method approach involving lectures, in-class exercises, interactive discussions and audio-video training support. The participants will get the opportunity to plan and design water sensitive urban systems as part of ‘Do It Yourself ‘- group exercise. 
RWH and SuDS: July 17-18, 2018The two day programme will focus on urban RWH and SuDS. These concepts will showcase the potential they holds in water augmentation and flood mitigation by using opportunities of existing open spaces in neighborhoods and buildings. The training will impart skills on planning and designing of RWH (both storage and recharge structures) and SuDS. 
Wastewater treatment, recycle and reuse: July 19-20, 2018The two day programme will focus on the wastewater component of WSUDP. This will enable participants to plan for recycle and reuse of wastewater after understanding the policy and laws governing wastewater discharge standards. The training will provide hands-on experience on planning and designing of decentralized wastewater treatment for local reuse. This will be showcased by case examples at neighborhood and building scale.
Field VisitThe training programme will have dedicated sessions reserved for field visits to have practical visibility of the best management practices following WSUDP approach.
Training ChargesThere is no fees for this training programme. Limited Full Scholarship is available. 
Who can apply?The entry to this training programme is only on nomination and invitation basis. 
How to Apply:Link to the registration form Click here

Course Coordinators:
Dr. Mahreen MattoProgramme Manager, Water Programme
+91-11-40616000 (Ext: 257), Email: mahreen@cseindia.org 
Rudresh Kumar SugamSenior Programme Manager, Water Programme
+91-11-40616000 (Ext: 389), Email: rudresh.sugam@cseindia.org
 
Dr. Suresh Kumar Rohilla, Senior Director & Academic Director, 
(School of Water and Waste, Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute – AAETI).
srohilla@cseindia.org

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