#flood-prevention

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Streetsblog
2 days ago
San Francisco

SPUR Talk: Prop 4, the Climate Bond - Streetsblog San Francisco

Investing in storm drainage improvements via Prop. 4 could save California over $60 billion in disaster cleanup costs. [ more ]
WBGO
1 week ago
NYC real estate

NYC highlights improvements to combat flooding Since IDA

New York City has made significant strides in flood prevention and infrastructure since Hurricane Ida. [ more ]
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silive
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NYC Mayor Adams shares flood prevention efforts; Staten Island town hall to be held this month

Mayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures. [ more ]
High Country News
2 weeks ago
OMG science

What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News

Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management. [ more ]
silive
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NYC Mayor Adams shares flood prevention efforts; Staten Island town hall to be held this month

Mayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures. [ more ]
High Country News
2 weeks ago
OMG science

What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News

Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management. [ more ]
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Homebuilding & Renovating
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Homeowners in one community are being paid 75 per m2 to replace driveways with permeable alternatives

Southern Water is incentivizing homeowners to install permeable driveways to reduce flooding on the Isle of Wight. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

This concrete was made from old seashells that trap water and prevent flooding

The People's Pantry has transformed its flooding issues by installing permeable concrete made using recycled shellfish waste. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Two major Croydon roads reopened early after works

Roadworks on Coulsdon and Stites Hill Roads were finished one week early, highlighting efficient infrastructure management. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

These two north London rivers are being given a new lease of life

Restoration scheme aims to revive lost rivers, reduce flooding, and enhance biodiversity in north London. [ more ]
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