Hydraulic Infrastructure and Urban Resilience: Civil Engineering for Climate Challenges
Special Issue Information
This special issue of the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development (JIPD) explores the dynamic intersections between civil engineering, hydraulic infrastructure, and urban and territorial planning, focusing on sustainable and climate-resilient development. Addressing a broad audience of researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals, this issue examines how technical and policy advancements can address climate-induced challenges, such as flooding events caused by phenomena like the DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) that recently impacted Spain.
Contributors will investigate the infrastructure innovations, policy frameworks, and governance strategies that enhance urban resilience and sustainable development. Articles will delve into case studies, policy analyses, and applied research to present actionable solutions and forward-looking strategies for fostering climate-adaptive, green infrastructure within urban and rural planning contexts.
Proposed Topics for the Special Issue:
1. Foundations of Sustainable Infrastructure in Civil Engineering
2. Hydraulic Infrastructure: Design, Maintenance, and Climate Adaptation
3. Urban Planning and Development for Resilient Cities
4. The Role of Policy and Governance in Infrastructure Development
5. The Phenomenon of DANA and Its Implications for Flood Management
6. Territorial Planning and Climate-Responsive Infrastructure Design
7. Innovations in Civil Engineering for Green and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
8. Financing Sustainable Infrastructure Projects: Challenges and Opportunities
9. Regulatory Frameworks and Public Policy in Infrastructure Management
10.Future Directions in Infrastructure Policy and Development