Potential for Applying Nature-Based Solutions to Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Medveščak and Črnomerec Streams in the City of Zagreb, Croatia

This paper explores the application of sustainable nature-based solutions as an alternative to conventional grey infrastructure for managing waterways in city Zagreb, Croatia. The has extensive network canalised urban streams, some which are closed, flowing into City’s sewage system and Sava River. However, these open watercourses not fully utilised due inadequate management blue infrastructure. Climate change adds pressure approaches, creating urgent need flexible solutions. analyses different locations assess possibilities safeguarding, revitalising, developing green Based on a thorough analysis, synthesis previous practice examples area, research experiences theoretical knowledge issue, this proposes Medveščak Črnomerec streams such water storage purification. proposed hold significant potential address issues related supply, protection, nature preservation more adaptable manner. that provide practical framework future implementation development other regions.