الفهرس 
Title : An assessment tool for measuring water sensitivity of residential areas
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Abstract
Driven by the overwhelming forces of climate change, urbanization and population growth, the World is on the verge of a devastating water crisis and Egypt{u2019}s water situation is among the most critical globally. Facing the impending water crisis requires a new innovative approach to urban water management, such as Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). To facilitate the adoption of WSUD principles in the Egyptian Residential context, this study suggests a Water Sensitivity Assessment Tool for Residential Areas (WSAT-RA). The Assessment Tool draws on the assumption that in order to create sustainable innovation in technology, we must not focus on the technology itself, but rather investigate the function or services provided by a given technology. The suggested tool operates by interlinking three key pillars: (i) water sensitivity objectives/criteria; (ii) influencing urban patterns; and (iii) WSUD strategies and measures. where objectives and criteria represent the desired state or optimum condition. Secondly, influencing urban patterns represent characteristics of the local context that are expected to influence water sensitivity. Finally, WSUD strategies and measures are the possible set of solutions that is applicable to a certain case or design to enhance its water sensitivity. The resultant tool could be used by planners and urban designers to conduct baseline assessment, determine best possible solutions and assess progress towards water sensitivity