Project name: Enhancing Resilient Street Infrastructure to Combat Extreme Heat and Inner-City Flooding with Active Travel and Water-Sensitive Solutions in Porto Alegre, Brazil
This project will enhance Porto Alegre’s resilience to urban flooding through nature-based solutions, data-driven tools, and community-centered strategies, protecting critical infrastructure—hospitals, schools, and transportation—while empowering vulnerable populations.
Leveraging geospatial databases, risk maps, and advanced modelling, it will identify vulnerabilities and flood risks, from localized events to large-scale inundations.
These insights will inform and shape the city’s master plan, integrating climate action strategies and regeneration initiatives for a more sustainable, adaptive future.
Lead agency: AGE-RS (Gaucha Agency Development)
Impact
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Residents will benefit from accessible pedestrian pathways and well-connected public transport hubs, fostering mobility and urban resilience. Neighbouring cities will benefit from increased knowledge and awareness of adaptable measures, enabling them to implement resilient solutions.
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By safeguarding urban systems, the project is projected to save approximately $25 million, reducing service disruptions and mitigating flood risks. These protective measures ensure long-term resilience, preserving infrastructure and maintaining essential city functions.
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Approximately $5 million has been secured from two investors to implement a comprehensive flood mitigation plan. These strategic investments will enhance urban resilience, safeguard infrastructure, and minimize flood-related disruptions, ensuring long-term sustainability for the city.
