A focused intelligence section from the Mark and Focus archive, connecting recurring analysis across policy, infrastructure, resilience, technology, and urban systems change.
Urban stormwater is increasingly recognised as a valuable resource rather than a waste stream. Discover how Sydney’s Green Square stormwater recycling project combines flood protection with water reuse to strengthen urban resilience and support long-term water security.
Urban agriculture is expanding, making efficient water management more important than ever. Explore how San Francisco’s Community Garden Irrigation Meter Grant Program combines monitoring, financial incentives, and education to promote sustainable irrigation and resilient community food production.
Nature-Based Solutions are helping cities improve water quality, restore ecosystems, and strengthen resilience. The Soet River Catchment Management Forum in Cape Town demonstrates how pollution control, community stewardship, and ecological rehabilitation can work together to improve urban river health.