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Paper short abstract

This paper examines the intersection of adaptive reuse, water management, and community resilience in regions facing acute water scarcity. By exploring case studies from Texas, the study highlights innovative urban strategies that integrate cultural heritage to foster sustainable development.

Paper long abstract

The global water crisis poses significant challenges to urban sustainability, particularly in regions with rapidly depleting aquifers and fragile ecosystems. This paper investigates the potential of adaptive reuse as a transformative approach to address these challenges. By repurposing industrial heritage sites, we propose integrating water management practices that prioritize ecological and community resilience.

Focusing on comparative case studies in Texas (Ogallala Aquifer) and Iran, the research delves into the socio-environmental impacts of water scarcity and the role of culturally sensitive urban design. The study utilizes GIS mapping, historical analysis, and community engagement methods to uncover spatial and cultural dynamics influencing water resource planning.

Through an interdisciplinary lens, this paper explores:

1. The role of adaptive reuse in preserving industrial heritage while addressing contemporary challenges.

2. Innovative hydrological systems that integrate with urban design.

3. Community-led initiatives fostering resilience and equity in water-scarce regions.

The findings aim to contribute to ongoing discourse on sustainable development by offering replicable models that bridge ecological preservation, cultural heritage, and socio-economic equity. This research underscores the importance of collaborative strategies to transform urban landscapes in the face of environmental and social crises.