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Respect Natural Hydrology

Ian McHarg

Overlay a site's hydrological patterns onto development plans to protect water cycles.

Context

Areas undergoing development or urban planning.

Problem

Ignoring natural hydrology leads to water mismanagement, flooding, and ecological disruption.

Solution

Analyze and integrate the hydrological patterns of a site into any development plans to support natural water cycles and prevent flooding and erosion.