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Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan

This solution addresses systematic water resource management in New Orleans, LA for all involved Greater New Orleans region stakeholders

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Problem Description

The Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan addresses the systematic water resource management issues of specific communities. These heavily urbanized neighborhoods are encircled by levees to protect from river and storm surge flooding. Rain can lead to flooding of buildings and dangerous road conditions, despite the large-scale pumping infrastructure and network of canals. This regiment of draining to canals and pumping has led to significant rates of subsidence leading to greater vulnerability to flooding as well as building and infrastructure decay.

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Sustainable Development Goals

On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. This solution covers the following goals:

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Social Progress Index

  • Water and Sanitation - Can people drink water and keep themselves clean without getting sick?
  • Ecosystem Sustainability - Is this society using its resources so they will be available to future generations?

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    Key Details

    Social Progress Index
    Water and SanitationEcosystem Sustainability
    Sustainable Development Goals
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