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Is it more economic to permit floodplain developments or mitigate them after floods?

3/26/25 – From a public policy perspective, is it more economical to permit floodplain developments or mitigate them after floods? I asked ChatGPT that question this morning. It was consistent with year’s of research on flooding. The issue pertains directly to posts in the last two days about a proposed development called the Crossing at […]

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Most Effective Ways to Mitigate Flood Losses

7/28/24 – An 2020 academic study in the journal “Cities” quantifies the relative effectiveness of three different ways to mitigate flood losses. They include storage, conveyance and measures designed to promote infiltration. Best Ways to Mitigate Flood Losses The study, called “How Effective are Drainage Systems in Mitigating Flood Losses?” found that storage was the […]

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How to Find the Best Option to Mitigate Floodprone Structures

How do you find the best option to mitigate floodprone structures? What will work best in your particular situation? FEMA discusses many different options in an interesting brochure titled “Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures.” The intended audience is for state and local officials. But don’t let that scare you. This brochure can also […]

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