Cristina Refolo
15 Oct -Public Spaces Theatre / 3pm – 3:45pm
Making SuDS Mandatory: The need for nature-based solutions
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are set to become mandatory for new developments in England, making it a requirement for them to be considered for managing surface water and rainwater. What does this mean for those designing these schemes, and could it be a big opportunity for the sector? Hear from our panellists on why incorporating SuDS is more important now than ever – providing nature is at the heart of our approach.
BIO
Cristina is an award-winning Chartered Landscape Architect with 20 years’ experience in professional practice and founding director of Refolo Landscape Architects. Cristina is currently a surface stormwater management and biodiversity Expert within the High Streets Task Force and a Building with Nature (BwN) green infrastructure approved assessor.
