In this episode of Infra Stories, we dive into the city of Espoo and its groundbreaking stormwater management project with Ramboll Finland. Espoo was the first city in Finland to install the Uponor Vortex Stormwater Separation Chamber, addressing urban flood risks and maintenance costs caused by rapid development and climate change.

The chamber, installed at a high-flood-risk site in Espoo, uses centrifugal force to keep debris out of water systems, reducing maintenance needs. With increased rainfall intensity, solutions like this position Espoo as a leader in resilient urban planning. Tune in to learn how this innovation is setting a new standard for sustainable stormwater infrastructure.

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) has added Hutchinson and Zella-Mehlis to its range of manufacturing locations that have reached carbon neutral status (scope 1 and 2).

Welcome to GWI News, a partnership between The Urbanista podcast and Global Water Intelligence (UK). In this episode, hosts Delfin Vassallo and Tallulah Lutkin, Utility Performance Editor at GWI, discuss critical issues for water utilities. Topics include how utilities are managing droughts and floods, the upcoming 'silver tsunami' of workforce retirements, the need for new technology in the water sector, the newly published Global Water Tariff Survey 2024, and more.

In this episode, we talk to Damiano Cerrone, co-founder of the UrbanistAI platform, about how AI is transforming urban design and planning. With a background in research and a passion for participatory design, Damiano brings a unique perspective on how generative AI can be used to co-create the future of our cities. He shares insights on how AI can facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, speed up decision-making, and enhance public involvement in urban planning. Join us as we explore the possibilities and challenges of integrating AI into the design process of our urban environments.