Document Type : Review Article
Authors
- Rokhshid Khanalipour 1
- Mohamad Talati 2
- Samaneh Tavakoli Aminian 3
- Seyyede Saeede Sherafat 4
- Fariba Ghanbari 5
1 Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Department of Water Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
3 Head of Sustainable Development, Consumption Management and Social Studies Office, Mashhad Water and Wastewater Company
4 Mashhad Water & Wastewater Company
5 Head of Research and Technology Department of Mashhad Water and Wastewater Company,
Abstract
The increasing occurrence of widespread water-related tensions in the international scope, coupled with climate change and limitations on accessible freshwater resources, has led to the ineffectiveness of traditional engineering oriented approaches in urban water systems management. Therefore, political and social driving and environmental demands have caused urban water systems to be considered as a "socioecological" system, and strategic planning is needed for its management. This alternative model is called the "water sensitive city". Achieving the new approach requires significant changes in the structures, culture, planning methods, management, and stakeholder participation. The transition toward a water sensitive city consists of six stages. Dominant narratives and enablers are considered as two vital and affective factors affecting the transition process. Finally, a checklist of effective factors in the transition process will be formed, which will act as a roadmap and will be a matrix that can evaluate and monitor the progress of the transition.
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