Are ongoing SUDS design and management routines considering public perception?

SUDS were initially conceived for mimicking hydrological original conditions of urban catchments. SUDS have been strongly promoted by public and private decision-makers around the world. Public perception has been previously addressed by different studies many studies in a disconnected manner and at different planes. Similarly, the social benefits have also been studied from different perspectives mostly enhancing local perspectives not clearly comparable between territories. In this work we present the initial literature review on SUDS social aspects and public perception. We find from the previous studies that a general method for both making society aware of SUDS aims and roles and providing designers and planners with public perception is clearly lacking. We seek to highlight the gaps to be filled with further analysis and studies so public society can be completely engaged in SUDS design and operation.