Playing with Water: A Value Case for Gamified Water Resilience in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal

Abstract

This contribution explores the case of Alfândega da Fé, Portugal, using a value case approach. It is based on a project completed in the course Water System Design: Learning from the Past for Resilient Water Futures, offered by the UNESCO Chair Water, Ports and Historic Cities team based at TU Delft. The article argues that by adopting an innovative water management strategy and engaging the community through gamification, Alfândega da Fé can become a sustainable city adapted to future environmental needs, with reduced and more responsible water consumption, aligned with current legislation and SDGs. Based on the value case approach, the article shows how we can learn from the past, make connections between water systems and connect to the local environment to achieve a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive water system. The plan is based on the creation of an interactive water services platform for local people designed to increase general knowledge about water and enable the local population to play an important role in water consumption and enhancing water reuse.