Water Economy Resilience Strategy and Sponge Cities

The article analyzes the transition from the traditional 'invisible water' model—based on the rapid removal of precipitation via sewers—toward the sponge city strategy. The author indicates that modern urban planning must replace the philosophy of escaping water with a philosophy of retaining it where it falls through distributed retention (rain gardens, green roofs). The Blue Deal initiative proposes treating water as a key element of spatial design, public health, and climate resilience. The text criticizes the phenomenon of 'concrete-osis,' emphasizing that blue-green infrastructure is not merely decoration, but an essential system protecting against flooding and urban heat islands. This shift requires updating local laws and a new approach to investment planning in cities.