The Taya Dike, Design beyond protection - A Resilient urban approach to mitigate the risks of riverine floods
(2024) ASBM01 20241Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract
- The Nile, a significant river flowing northward for 4,132 miles and spanning eleven countries in northeastern Africa, holds immense importance. A key focal point is Tuti Island in Sudan, where the convergence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile forms the mighty Nile River, presenting both blessings and challenges for the local community. These rivers provide fertile soil, turning the island into an agricultural hub. However, the annual floods during the four-month rainy season present substantial challenges, hindering urban growth and threatening lives, causing extensive harm across various aspects of life.
The community of Tuti, internationally recognized for their unity, independence, and resilience in facing flooding, earned... (More) - The Nile, a significant river flowing northward for 4,132 miles and spanning eleven countries in northeastern Africa, holds immense importance. A key focal point is Tuti Island in Sudan, where the convergence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile forms the mighty Nile River, presenting both blessings and challenges for the local community. These rivers provide fertile soil, turning the island into an agricultural hub. However, the annual floods during the four-month rainy season present substantial challenges, hindering urban growth and threatening lives, causing extensive harm across various aspects of life.
The community of Tuti, internationally recognized for their unity, independence, and resilience in facing flooding, earned acknowledgment from the UNDRR in 2015 as a Champion of Disaster Risk Reduction. Their mastery of traditional flood management systems, notably the Taya system, highlights their skill in coping with risk through indigenous knowledge.
This thesis advocates drawing inspiration from age-old local practices and utilizing the inherent wisdom of indigenous communities to create permanent solutions tailored to the environment. This includes involving locals, who have long played a crucial role in voluntary efforts to protect their homeland.
Furthermore, the thesis proposes an urban development plan for the island as a second phase of safeguarding it from flooding, aiming to support sustainable urban expansion and long-term residential appeal. This plan seeks to enhance connections, leverage Tuti’s central strategic location amidst the three towns in Khartoum state, and integrate Tutians with other parts of the capital city, ending their prolonged isolation.
By blending traditional wisdom with modern approaches, the goal is not only to mitigate the challenges posed by flooding but also to enrich the region's heritage and enhance its attractiveness as a new landmark. (Less)
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- author
- Abdelrahman, Muram LU
- supervisor
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- Laura Liuke LU
- organization
- course
- ASBM01 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Sustainable urban design, flood Resilience, Dike system
- language
- English
- id
- 9154857
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-13 08:47:44
- date last changed
- 2024-06-14 11:59:43
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abstract = {{The Nile, a significant river flowing northward for 4,132 miles and spanning eleven countries in northeastern Africa, holds immense importance. A key focal point is Tuti Island in Sudan, where the convergence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile forms the mighty Nile River, presenting both blessings and challenges for the local community. These rivers provide fertile soil, turning the island into an agricultural hub. However, the annual floods during the four-month rainy season present substantial challenges, hindering urban growth and threatening lives, causing extensive harm across various aspects of life.
The community of Tuti, internationally recognized for their unity, independence, and resilience in facing flooding, earned acknowledgment from the UNDRR in 2015 as a Champion of Disaster Risk Reduction. Their mastery of traditional flood management systems, notably the Taya system, highlights their skill in coping with risk through indigenous knowledge.
This thesis advocates drawing inspiration from age-old local practices and utilizing the inherent wisdom of indigenous communities to create permanent solutions tailored to the environment. This includes involving locals, who have long played a crucial role in voluntary efforts to protect their homeland.
Furthermore, the thesis proposes an urban development plan for the island as a second phase of safeguarding it from flooding, aiming to support sustainable urban expansion and long-term residential appeal. This plan seeks to enhance connections, leverage Tuti’s central strategic location amidst the three towns in Khartoum state, and integrate Tutians with other parts of the capital city, ending their prolonged isolation.
By blending traditional wisdom with modern approaches, the goal is not only to mitigate the challenges posed by flooding but also to enrich the region's heritage and enhance its attractiveness as a new landmark.}},
author = {{Abdelrahman, Muram}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{The Taya Dike, Design beyond protection - A Resilient urban approach to mitigate the risks of riverine floods}},
year = {{2024}},
}