When we picture a modern residential neighbourhood, our minds usually drift toward standard urban landscapes. We imagine neatly paved pathways, towering apartment complexes, and manicured green courtyards where children play, and neighbours gather for evening chats. For a long time, traditional real estate design has treated infrastructure as something meant to isolate residents from the elements. The common belief is that heavy summer rainfall is simply a temporary nuisance that should be quickly funnelled away into municipal sewers to keep sidewalks dry and tidy.
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