Advancing urban sustainability through innovative water management strategies
➡️Discover how Montreal is rethinking urban water management through innovative solutions like sponge parks and green street infrastructure. These initiatives help capture and manage rainwater, reducing flooding risks while creating greener, more livable public spaces. With millions of liters of stormwater redirected during extreme weather, these projects are already transforming neighborhoods across the city. Beyond their environmental impact, sponge parks also offer everyday benefits as vibrant community spaces.
🌳Come and learn how to:
- Leverage sponge parks and green street infrastructure to manage urban stormwater and reduce flood risks.
- Integrate nature-based solutions into urban planning to enhance climate resilience, reduce heat islands, and improve public spaces.
- Coordinate across municipal departments and stakeholders to deliver large-scale, sustainable water management projects.
Intended Audience:
- Municipal staff working in public works, water management, sustainability, parks and recreations, or community services
- Staff working in public health
May 13th 2026 | 1pm-2pm (EDT)
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Speaker
Ikram Abdeljelil, B.Eng., M.Eng.
Engineer
Green Infrastructure Team
Urban Development Division
Asset Management Department
Water Department
An engineer specializing in water management with a master’s degree in environmental studies, Ikram Abdeljelil has nearly 15 years of experience in the fields of water and contaminated soil. She joined the Green Infrastructure team when it was established in August 2022.
As an expert, Ikram contributes to projects involving the development of street-level green drainage infrastructure, as well as the design of stormwater retention parks. She also participates in the development of specialized tools and training programs. Through her leadership and ability to mobilize others, she promotes the implementation of sustainable and accessible stormwater management among all staff members.
This project is carried out with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund
and the Government of Canada.