Safer Cities 22: Flood Disaster Mitigation and River
Rehabilitation by Marikina City, Philippines
ADPC: Safer Cities 22: Flood Disaster Mitigation and River <br> Rehabilitation by Marikina City, Philippines
Published on: 08/30/2008
Language: English
Author(s): Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Department: Resilient Cities and Urban Management
Type: Impact Stories and Case Studies
File size: 0.83 MB
Publication Overview/Description
Urban riverine flooding can be worsened by local urban processes and activities that cause river flow
obstruction and pollution. This case study presents the flood mitigation efforts by Marikina City’s local
authority and people, with a special focus on how the physical restoration of the riverbanks and solid waste clean-up contributed to flood disaster mitigation.