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New York City
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Kensington streets get flood-fighting makeover led by trailblazing NYC engineer

Porous concrete panels and upgraded curbs absorb and filter stormwater to reduce NYC street flooding and prevent sewer backups during heavier summer storms.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's put the joy levels up': the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground

A flood-prone school playground was transformed with rain gardens and stepping logs, using funding and green infrastructure to drain water quickly.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding

Reform UK council supports beaver release to combat flooding despite internal opposition to rewilding efforts.
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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

City project based on faulty environmental model, won't help majority of flood-impacted residents: engineer | CBC News

City will remove 847 trees and widen bridges for flood mitigation, while residents say it omits upstream channel fixes and uses flawed modelling.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago

State laws boost townhome project near Palo Alto Baylands - San Jose Spotlight

A developer proposes 145 all-electric, three-story townhomes at 2100 Geng Road, creating Palo Alto's first major residential community east of Highway 101.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

There is so much corruption': hundreds of thousands protest in Manila over missing flood funds

More than 650,000 people rallied in Manila demanding transparency after billions in flood mitigation funds allegedly disappeared through widespread corruption and ghost projects.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Exclusive: How one founder plans to save cities from flooding with terraforming robots | TechCrunch

Terranova proposes lifting sinking urban land by injecting a wood-waste slurry underground to reverse subsidence and reduce flood risk far cheaper than seawalls.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
7 months ago

Hope for The Hole? Eric Adams Promises Sewers, Development

Rezoning will add sewers, drainage, raised streets, pump stations and bluebelts in The Hole to end septic use, reduce flooding, and enable 5,000 homes.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
7 months ago

Selling a House in a Flood Zone: Turn Challenges Into Competitive Advantages

If it's time to sell and your house is in a flood zone, you may be concerned about getting the best price for your home. The good news is that there are plenty of buyers interested in purchasing properties regardless of the flood zoning. In this article, we'll review everything you need to know if you're selling your home in a flood zone, from insurance to mitigation to pricing strategies.
Real estate
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Newsom signs bill that expedites Highway 37 project

Governor signed AB 697 to relax environmental constraints so Highway 37 can be widened and flood-defended with extended construction seasons beginning in 2026.
Environment
fromBrownstoner
8 months ago

Long-Awaited Red Hook Coastal Resiliency Project Kicks Off

A $218 million project will build 1.5 miles of flood walls, eight deployable gates and raised streets to protect Red Hook from frequent coastal flooding.
Environment
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago

City could use Hemphill Park as a drainage site to mitigate flooding - Austin Monitor

Adams Hemphill Neighborhood Park is proposed to host permanent and temporary detention basins to reduce flood risk in a Central Austin historic neighborhood.
Environment
fromcitylimits.org
9 months ago

Opinion: How Daylighting Can Allow NYC's Streets to Fight Flooding

Universal daylighting enhances visibility and safety at intersections while repurposing curb space for rain gardens mitigates flooding.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge parks'

Copenhagen's 2011 cloudburst led to a significant shift in urban flood management and adaptation strategies.
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