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The pursuit of healthier and more sustainable cities requires the adoption of nature-based solutions (NBS). In many cases, sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are stipulated by the binding laws. Although they may add some financial burden for maintenance, they enhance the aesthetics of the architectural design. The primary objective of this study is to explore the potential of using SUDS to enhance the aesthetic appeal of architecture and to examine examples of good practice from two selected districts in France and Poland. The benefits of NBS for improved aesthetics and human health are reviewed. The regulatory frameworks are examined, followed by a discussion of the benefits, challenges and circumstances of SUDS. This study presents a comparison of the possibilities of introducing NBS in both countries. The neighbourhoods selected for this study demonstrate that NBS and SUDS may be feasible and improve the aesthetics of entire architectural complexes.
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