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Becoming a ‘Sponge City’ at Shenzhen Speed

Becoming a ‘Sponge City’ at Shenzhen Speed

By Robert C. Thornett
Shenzhen is a prime example of China's Sponge City Program, which aims to both prevent flooding and increase water supply in urban areas.
Are ‘Sponge Cities’ the Answer to Shenzhen’s Water Scarcity? 

Are ‘Sponge Cities’ the Answer to Shenzhen’s Water Scarcity? 

By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Guangtao Fu
Shenzhen is facing its worst drought on record. Can authorities find a holistic, long-term solution?

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