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Summary
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy floods devastated coastal areas in New York and New Jersey. In 2017, Harvey flooded Houston. Today in Miami, even on sunny days, king tides bring fish swimming through the streets in low-lying areas. These types of events are typically called natural disasters. But overwhelming scientific consensus says they are actually the result of human-induced climate change and irresponsible construction inside floodplains. As cities build more flood-management infrastructure to adapt to the effects of a changing climate, they must go beyond short-term flood protection and consider the long-term effects on the community, its environment, economy, and relationship with the water. Adapting Cities to Sea Level Rise, by infrastructure expert Stefan Al, introduces design responses to sea-level rise, drawing from examples around the globe. Going against standard engineering solutions, Al argues for approaches that are integrated with the public realm, nature-based, and sensitive to local conditions and the community. He features design responses to building resilience that creates new civic assets for cities. For the first time, the possible infrastructure solutions are brought together in a clear and easy-to-read format. The first part of the book looks at the challenges for cities that have historically faced sea-level rise and flooding issues, and their response in resiliency through urban design. He presents diverse case studies from New Orleans to Ho Chi Minh to Rotterdam, and draws best practices and urban design typologies for the second part of the book. Part two is a graphic catalogue of best-practices or resilience strategies. These strategies are organized into four categories: hard protect, soft protect, store, and retreat. The benefits and challenges of each strategy are outlined and highlighted by a case study showing where that strategy has been applied. Any professional or policymaker in coastal areas seeking to protect their communities from the effects of climate change should start with this book. With the right solutions, Al shows, sea-level rise can become an opportunity to improve our urban areas and landscapes, rather than a threat to our communities.
Call Number
NA 9053 .E58 A47 2018
Edition
1st ed.
Publication
Washington, DC : Island Press, 2018
Description
xiii, 143 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color plans ;
Subjects
Architecture - Environmental Aspects City Planning - Environmental Aspects Floodplains - Environmental Aspects Sea Level - Climatic Factors Seaside Architecture - Designs And Plans Seaside architecture Shorelines - Environmental Aspects Sustainable Architecture - Designs And Plans Sustainable architecture architecture City Planning
Authors and Contributors
Al, Stefan
System ID
53b00b54d9
ISBN
9781610919074
Authors and Contributors
Al, Stefan
Forms and Genres
Book
Non-Fiction
Subjects
Architecture
City Planning
Climatic Factors
Designs and Plans
Environmental Aspects
Floodplains
Sea Level
Seaside architecture
Shorelines
Sustainable Architecture
