A study on the revitalization of urban water reuse through MFA (material flow analysis)

Abstract

Various urban problems are occurring due to urban development caused by rapid urbanization. To solve these urban problems, Europe recently attempted to analyze urban problems through MFA (material flow analysis) from the perspective of urban metaphysical view of cities as living organisms. In this study, the MFA analysis on the material circulation (water focus) of the city resulted in the conclusion that the re-use of rainwater should be increased by comparing the apartment complexes in the east side of Stadionbuurt in the Netherlands and Songsan Green City in korea. However, to increase the utilization rate of rainwater, institutional and non-institutional support will be needed, such as in the Netherlands.