Case Study
Shenzhen, China: Sponge City
Model: Public-Private Partnerships
Abstract
Shenzhen is a leading city in China using the “Sponge City” model to design and engineer with nature. Using a multi-faceted approach to bring in the private sector, Shenzhen reached over 46% city-wide coverage in 2022.
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