Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Within the framework of natural water retention measures (NWRM), urban planning refers to the application of the "Grey to Green" principle within cities. The specific focus of urban planning for NWRM is to achieve sustainable water management by mimicking natural functions and processes in the urban environment. Links Relation type Related Concept Green infrastructure Relation type Related Relation type Broader Relation type Broader Concept Rainwater Harvesting Relation type Broader Relation type Broader Concept Swales Relation type Broader Concept Channels and Rills Relation type Broader Concept Filter Strips Relation type Broader Concept Soakaways Relation type Broader Concept Infiltration Trenches Relation type Broader Concept Rain Gardens Relation type Broader Concept Retention Ponds Relation type Broader Themes water urban area socio-economic governance & implementation technical & biophysical Type of action Urban planning Biophysical benefits Source control Water quality improvement Decrease of runoff Soil conservation Flood protection Slowing down of water flow Biodiversity enhancement Infiltration Groundwater recharge Retention & Detention Sustainable drainage & Runoff control Amenity space Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL