Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Climate change has intensified extreme hydrological events in urban centers, particularly in coastal cities that have undergone historical processes of impermeabilization, landfilling, and suppression of natural ecosystems. The city of Vitória, capital of Espírito Santo, located in the Southeastern region of Brazil, experiences recurrent flooding episodes associated with intense rainfall. These events are exacerbated when heavy rains coincide with high tides, reducing the discharge capacity of the stormwater system, while projected sea level rise tends to further intensify these occurrences. The Administrative Region of Jucutuquara, located in a densely urbanized coastal area of the city of Vitória, presents heightened vulnerability due to occupations over former flood-prone zones and the low infiltration capacity of its soil, resulting in overload of the urban drainage system. This study aims to analyze the environmental and urban conditions of this region and propose climate-adaptation solutions based on contemporary approaches to water-sensitive urban planning. The methodology includes historical and cartographic analysis, field inspections, and an integrated diagnosis of areas susceptible to flooding. The proposed solutions are structured upon the concepts of Green-Blue Infrastructure, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), Low Impact Development (LID), and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). The results indicate that these solutions can contribute to reducing surface runoff, increasing retention capacity, and strengthening local climate resilience. The study provides guidance for sustainable urban planning in Brazilian coastal cities and reinforces the need for environmental management in the face of climate change.
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7220734646