Red Hook's $100M Flood Resiliency Project Moves Closer to Approval
The $100 million Red Hook flood resiliency project aims to reduce floods in Red Hook by installing flood walls, barriers, and elevating streets.
The project will provide protection against expected storms and sea level rise, although it may not prevent another Superstorm Sandy-like event.
San Mateo property owners approve stormwater fee
San Mateo property owners have voted in favor of a stormwater fee to improve the city's drainage system.
The proposed fee is set at $8 per month or $96 annually for property owners.
Re-wilding San Francisco Bay, one pond at a time
A large wetlands restoration project in Menlo Park, California, has opened a 19th-century industrial salt pond to the San Francisco Bay.
The project aims to restore habitats for endangered wildlife, provide flood protection, and offer recreational areas for local residents.
elevated residence by k-thengono stands on v-shaped stilts in north jakarta
K-Thengono's House on V-shaped Stilts offers coastal resilience and sustainability with elevated design.
As Climate Toll Grows, FEMA Imposes Limits on Building in Flood Plains
FEMA introduces new rule to ensure structures funded are flood protected by elevation or safer location, reflecting climate change risks for future resilience.