• Shenzhen Blueline Management Regulations
• Shenzhen Water Conservation Regulations
• Technical Specifications for Rainwater Utilization Engineering & Water Quality Standard of Reclaimed Water and Rainwater
• Nutrient recovery by sludge reuse
• Sponge City Construction
• Many projects concurrently aim to improve resilience as outlined in the Guangming New Area projects

• Low Impact Development (LID) facilities like rain gardens, wetlands, etc.
• Flood Control Standards
• Futian River improved liveability
• Shenzhen promotes environmental friendly materials for buildings

• Division of drinking water source protection areas
• New wetlands, green infrastructure and more reduce water pollution, as seen in the Futian River example
• Shenzhen Headquarters Office for flood control, drought, sea-level rise and typhoon preparedness

• Public hearings, online communication the environmental public interest litigation, etc.
• Water, urban planning, and landscape science experts working together
• The Urban Planning & Design Institute of Shenzhen (UPDIS). LID Research Centre
• Low Impact Development Research Centre with a crew of over 20 people, majoring in municipal engineering, environmental engineering, ecology, geographic information, urban planning, etc.
• Collaboration across sectors
• Leaders are clear on Sponge City Vision and taking action based on a strong vision