Abstract
This research is focused on determining the social-technical transition qualities that
need to be enabled to mainstream ‘water sensitive urban design’ (WSUD) across
urban regions. Reported in this paper are the outcomes of qualitative social research
that attempts to map the institutionalisation of WSUD, so far, across Metropolitan
Melbourne, Australia. The results reveal that fostering the development of social
capital for waterway protection, as well as a coordinated group of local champions
across the science, policy and private domains are essential for enabling ‘Niche’
transition processes. The ‘Niche’ needs to be supported by mechanisms including the
establishment of bridging organisations, scientifically informed policy targets, strategic
funding opportunities, and the demonstration of a business case for WSUD.
need to be enabled to mainstream ‘water sensitive urban design’ (WSUD) across
urban regions. Reported in this paper are the outcomes of qualitative social research
that attempts to map the institutionalisation of WSUD, so far, across Metropolitan
Melbourne, Australia. The results reveal that fostering the development of social
capital for waterway protection, as well as a coordinated group of local champions
across the science, policy and private domains are essential for enabling ‘Niche’
transition processes. The ‘Niche’ needs to be supported by mechanisms including the
establishment of bridging organisations, scientifically informed policy targets, strategic
funding opportunities, and the demonstration of a business case for WSUD.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 349 - 356 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Techniques and Strategies in Urban Water Management - Lyon, France Duration: 25 Jun 2007 → 28 Jun 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Techniques and Strategies in Urban Water Management |
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| Country/Territory | France |
| City | Lyon |
| Period | 25/06/07 → 28/06/08 |