A new international project for sustainable cities is being launched with the participation of Obuda University
With the significant involvement of Obuda University, the ResSuDSCita project is being launched within the framework of a broad European cooperation, aiming to revolutionize urban water management and make it more sustainable and resilient, with the participation of several universities and organizations.
The steadily growing urban population poses significant challenges for professionals. Increasingly extreme weather conditions raise the risk of flooding, while soil degradation is intensifying and the urban heat island effect is becoming stronger. The ResSuDSCita project offers solutions to these problems by enabling the development of nature-based drainage systems that restore the balance of nature in densely built urban environments.
Between 2026 and 2028, experts will focus on several areas. First, they will engage in data collection and innovation, using sensors to measure water flows and local biodiversity. Future technologies will also play a key role, as artificial intelligence and drones will support the precise analysis of data. In addition, the principles of the circular economy will be examined, exploring how industrial by-products can be reused in the development of drainage systems in order to create solutions that reduce flood risk and significantly improve urban quality of life.
Obuda University is a key participant in the project. Our institution is represented in a professional leadership role by Dr. Andrea Pődör, PhD, Associate Professor at the Alba Regia Faculty and Director of the Institute of Geoinformatics.
