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Many cities buried urban streams. Here's how to bring them back

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Many cities buried their streams underground as they expanded, routing them beneath streets and buildings to make room for infrastructure. As Phys.org reports, extreme weather, heavier rainfall, and aging urban systems are placing new pressure on these cities—and those buried waterways could become part of addressing these mounting challenges.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cities-urban-streams.html

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