Urban Water in Japan

by Graaf; Rutger de

• ISBN13: 9780415453608
• ISBN10: 0415453607
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-06-20
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Water control is essential to Japan, as more than half of its invested capital is concentrated in elevations under sea level and the majority of the island nation is exceptionally vulnerable to flooding. To avoid potential crisis, the Japanese have developed exceptionally innovative water management practices. Offering the unique perspective of Dutch engineers, considered the world's most progressive urban water experts, this volume provide a detailed look at how Japan has developed its modern water system. It looks at the system of Tokyo city, discusses river management practices and urban flood control throughout the country, and considers the impact that these innovations have had on delta regions. It also provides an engineering perspective on the Operation and Maintenance of Water systems in early Japan

Table of Contents

Introduction

Urban development versus the water system in Tokyo

The Urban Water System in Tokyo

The development of modern river management in Japan

Urban flood control in Japan

Urbanisation in lowland areas

Parallel plan making approach for urban water management

Operation and Maintenance of Urban Water systems

Lessons for delta areas

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