Articles by Horacio Terraza

About Horacio Terraza

Horacio Terraza is the coordinator of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative (ESCI), Infrastructure Management and Environment Sector. He is also a Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist with the Water and Sanitation Division. Trained as a mechanical engineer at the University of La Plata in Argentina, he has extensive experience developing complex projects related to urban and industrial pollution, working for 20 years in the private sector and multinational development organizations. Horacio also holds a Masters in International Economics and International Relations from SAIS at the University of Johns Hopkins.

Gray and Green Infrastructure for Increased Urban Resiliency

The Case of Combined Sewer Overflows Environmental degradation of urban rivers and water bodies is a common concern—both in developing and developed cities.  In Latin America, the situation is particularly critical in major metropolis. Rivers like the Tiete in Sao...