Date: Presented at StormCon 2024 in Reno, Nevada on August 28, 2024
Speaker: Julia Atayi
Credits: 0.75 PDH / Approved for all Envirocert International, Inc. (ECI) Certifications: Approval #PDH-0042
The city of Baltimore is situated on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, and while the location offers a beautiful view, it also has its share of challenges, including increasing threat of pluvial flooding. The city of Baltimore is currently facing a growing threat of pluvial flooding due to a combination of factors such as increased urbanization, changes in climate patterns, aging drainage infrastructure and clogged drains. In this session, a study focusing on the Cherry Hill community, a diverse community that is home to around 8,000 residents located along the southern shores of Baltimore City, will be explored. The community is already facing significant challenges, including poverty, lack of social and economic opportunities, and a growing threat of pluvial flooding. To address this issue, the study used the City Catchment Analysis Tool (CityCAT), a hydrodynamic flood model that will be used to simulate pluvial flooding and provide insights into flood depths and major flow paths along the streets of Cherry Hill. The results of the study will be validated with real storm events that hit the community using 311, 911, and X reports. The study’s goal is to provide valuable insights into the problem of pluvial flooding, which can be used to inform future infrastructure planning and development.
Session duration: 45 minutes
About the Presenter
Julia Atayi is a Civil Engineering graduate student, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree at Morgan State University. Julia’s research interests include stormwater management, climate change, natural resource management, GIS, and remote sensing. Throughout her academic career, Julia has actively contributed to research endeavors, collaborating with faculty and fellow students on sustainable water resource management. Her work has been presented at several conferences, highlighting her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
