Potenziale flexibler integrierter semizentraler Infrastruktursysteme in der Siedlungswasserwirtschaft

Abstract

Dynamics like climate or demographic changes require a new flexibility, which existing infrastructure systems in Germany cannot perform. The general assumption centralized systems within urban areas of middle or high density offer advantages compared to decentralized structures has to be scrutinized under changing conditions. The following paper introduces an innovative approach of integrated, sector crossing infrastructure systems developed for fast growing urban areas in Asia and screens for transfer potentials of this approach, in order to develop strategies to cope with arising problems in infrastructure matters in Germany. The paper closes with strategic recommendations for changing infrastructure development and offers strategies for adapting current infrastructure elements in order to perform better under changing conditions.

Keywords

• Integrated infrastructure systems
• Urban water management
• Demographic change
• Climate change
• Arrears of reinvestments
• Sustainable infrastructure development