Fitton, S. L.; Moncaster, A. and Guthrie, P.
(2016).
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| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.12176 |
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Abstract
This paper argues for an approach to flood alleviation design that considers the need not only for technical knowledge, but also a social perspective. It is predicted that more intense rainfall and rising sea levels will result in a greater number of people vulnerable to flood events. Flood alleviation design in the UK is often focused upon technical and cost-effective solutions, and consideration of social impact is seen as secondary. This paper examines how the social value of a UK flood alleviation scheme is perceived and discussed, by the local community and by those responsible for the design of the scheme, and exposes differences in perceptions both between and within these two groups. It recommends a future approach in which an understanding of the social value of a flood alleviation scheme is first co-produced with the community affected, enabling the design of a socially acceptable and successful project.
| Item Type: | Journal Item |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2015 The Authors |
| ISSN: | 1753-318X |
| Extra Information: | A version of this paper was presented at the 6th International Conference on Flood Management, September 17th 2014, Sao Paulo, Brazil. |
| Academic Unit/School: | Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Engineering and Innovation Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
| Item ID: | 49687 |
| Depositing User: | Alice Moncaster |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2017 16:11 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jan 2018 16:33 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/49687 |
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