Managing Urban Rivers

From Planning to Practice

1st Edition - September 23, 2023
Editors: Victor R. Shinde, Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Uday Bhonde, Hitesh Vaidya
Language: English
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Managing Urban Rivers: From Planning to Practice captures the different facets of river management required for integrating rivers within the development landscape of cities in a sustainable manner. Sections cover the entire spectrum of urban river management, from planning to actual on-the-ground implementation, providing a one-stop destination for knowledge on urban river management. Edited by a team of four experts with practical experience in this domain, the different chapters of the book are authored by eminent scholars and practitioners with expertise in specific areas of urban river management.

Urban rivers and their management is a hot topic as governments across the world are focusing on this aspect, especially since it has direct implications for SDG target 6.6, which aims to “protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes”.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Messages and blurbs
Glossary
Section A: Introduction and context setting
Chapter 1. Cities and rivers: a symbiotic relationship
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Transformation of rivers with time
1.3 Uniqueness, enormity of challenges, and urban river governance
1.4 River as provider
1.5 River: intrinsic, intangible values
1.6 River management: approaches and interventions
1.7 Managing urban rivers: from planning to practice
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Urban river management: scope and spectrum
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Urbanization and water scarcity in river basins
2.3 Characteristics of urban river stretch
2.4 Challenges of managing urban river stretches
2.5 Review of best practices of managing urban rivers
2.6 Importance of urban rivers in IUWM framework
2.7 Conclusion
References
Section B: River-centric planning
Chapter 3. Mainstreaming ‘River-Thinking’ into a city’s long-term vision
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 What is ‘river thinking’?
3.3 Need to integrate river thinking into the planning vision of cities
3.4 River perceptions versus river thinking
3.5 How to mainstream ‘river thinking’ in a city’s long-term vision?
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Mainstreaming river thinking into urban planning
Abstract
4.1 Urban river management reinforced through the international goals and national agendas
4.2 Long-term urban planning framework in India
4.3 River–city interaction
4.4 Planning for river management in India
4.5 Master plan’s synergies with urban river management
4.6 Using Master Plan as a tool for river-centric planning
4.7 River-sensitive elements proposed in the Draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041
4.8 Practical considerations in making river-sensitive Master Plans
References
Chapter 5. Understanding riverfront developments: through time, function, and drivers for transformation
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Types of riverfronts—transformation over time
5.3 Drivers for transforming riverfronts
5.4 Case studies
References
Section C: Elements of river management
Chapter 6. Urban wetlands and water bodies
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Values of urban water bodies and wetlands
6.3 Contemporary urban water bodies and wetlands management approaches
6.4 Tools to manage urban water bodies and wetlands
6.5 Conclusions and recommendations
References
Chapter 7. Enhancing and conserving urban biodiversity
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overall scenario and Indian context of biodiversity
7.3 Riverine landscapes and biodiversity
7.4 Climate change and biodiversity
7.5 Global initiatives for monitoring and evaluation of urban biodiversity
7.6 Case studies on urban biodiversity
7.7 Institutional arrangement at city level
7.8 Conclusion and way forward
References
Chapter 8. Urban river pollution control
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Global situation of river pollution and case studies
8.3 Water pollution in the light of the sustainable development goals
8.4 Remediation solutions
8.5 River pollution management and governance
8.6 Conclusion
8.7 Outlook
References
Chapter 9. Enriching and maintaining the riparian buffer zone
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Benefits of maintaining a riparian buffer
9.3 Management and restoration of urban riparian zones
9.4 Conclusions and recommendations for good practices
References
Chapter 10. Addressing urban extensions on floodplains
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Informal settlements
10.3 Commercial/institutional encroachment
10.4 Occupational settlements
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Economics of sustainable urban river management
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Economics of urban rivers
11.3 Negative externalities
11.4 Encouraging positive externalities, discouraging negative externalities
11.5 Economic tools to manage externalities
11.6 Case studies
References
Chapter 12. Students breaking barriers: workshops as brokers in riverfront collaboration and design
Abstract
12.1 Rethinking the urban riverfront: conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making
12.2 Academia and society: the role of academia in science communication
12.3 Knowledge brokerage: how does it operate?
12.4 Mobilizing the “next generation” of river scientists: involving students in fieldwork and collaborative planning through workshops
12.5 Students breaking barriers
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 13. Nine steps towards rehabilitation and restoration of degraded urban rivers
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Nine concepts for restoration of degraded urban rivers
13.3 Measuring, evaluation, and funding of river restoration projects
13.4 Case studies: good and bad practices in river restoration and management
References
Section D: Urban river governance
Chapter 14. Urban river governance
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Understanding the linkages among urban river management, urban water management, and urban planning
14.3 Urban river governance: a holistic and action-oriented approach to manage urban rivers
14.4 Recommendations and guiding principles
References
Chapter 15. Urban river health assessment and management
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Defining ecosystem and river health
15.3 Frameworks for river health assessment
15.4 Single indicators and multimetric indices
15.5 Visualization and sharing
15.6 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 16. Citizen participation in urban river management
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Meanings, expressions, and trajectories of participation
16.3 Citizen participation in urban river management—lessons from national and international experiences
16.4 Strategies for promoting citizen engagement in urban river management
16.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Section E: The future of urban river management
Chapter 17. Urban river management by innovative monitoring
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 River monitoring systems
17.3 Image processing for river flow monitoring
17.4 Flood risk management
17.5 Hands-on practice: case studies in urban environments
17.6 The way forward
References
Chapter 18. Future considerations for managing urban rivers
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Relevance of healthy urban rivers in international development agenda
18.3 Key action areas for urban river management
18.4 Conclusions
References
Index

Victor R. Shinde

Victor R. Shinde has more than 17 years of experience as a scientist and technical expert (water and environment) in nine countries in Asia and Africa. His areas of expertise include urban river management, integrated water resources management, and water security enhancement. He has led the development of several national-level tools, framework, guidelines, and advisories for managing urban rivers.

Affiliations and expertise

Sector Coordinator for Water and Environment, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, India

Rajiv Ranjan Mishra

Rajiv Ranjan Mishra is a former Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga—an ambitious flagship by the Indian government with projects worth USD 3.73 billion. In that position, he drove the strategy and agenda for the mission in the most populous basin in the world for effective abatement of pollution, conservation, and rejuvenation of the River Ganges and its tributaries.

Affiliations and expertise

Director General, Organization: National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under Ministry of JalShakti, India

Uday Bhonde

Uday Bhonde has more than 18 years of research and practical experience in urban lake management, water resilient cities, innovations in urban water and sanitation and hygiene, and urban flood resilience. He has developed several capacity building programs on sustainable urban water and sanitation management for the Ministry of Urban Development (India)and other international organizations.

Affiliations and expertise

Project Coordinator for Water and Environment, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, India

Hitesh Vaidya

Hitesh Vaidya has more than 20 years of experience in the field of urban management, urban governance, and capacity building. He has been associated in the areas of urban development, urban governance, and urban infrastructure management with the UN, World Bank, and US Agency for International Development assignments. Formerly, he was the Country Representative of UN-Habitat in India.

Affiliations and expertise

Director, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, India