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035 _a(Sirsi) u116663
100 _aEverard, M
245 _aTapping natural laws
260 _c2002
490 _aPlanning (for the Natural and Built Environment)
_v(1453) 11 January 2002, 15(1)
520 _aArgues that planners could encourage greater respect for the environment by promoting the benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), especially in the light of recent flooding. SuDS can help control pollution, aid drainage and encourage ecological and amenity benefits. Advocates maintenance of the water cycle as part of the mechanism of life on Earth. Uses The Natural Step (TNS) building projects as an example of the use of SuDS. A book, "Sustainable drainage systems: an evaluation using the TNS framework" is available from TNS, £20; t +44 (0)1242 262744
590 _aABS
650 _aDRAINAGE SYSTEMS
650 _aSUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
650 _aPLANNERS
650 _aPLANNING PRACTICE
650 _aFLOODING
650 _aPOLLUTION CONTROL
650 _aWATER MANAGEMENT
690 _aDEVELOPMENT-SUSTAINABLE
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