September 30, 2024
The US Is Finally Curbing Floodplain Development, Research Shows
By Jake Bittle, Grist
The average city now actively avoids floodplains. The vast majority of floodplain construction — the kind that grabs headlines and feeds the pessimistic narrative — has taken place in just two states: Louisiana and Florida.
April 1, 2021
Reducing Development in High-Risk Coastal Areas
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Development in high-risk coastal areas is increasing faster than in lower risk areas. Is there something we’re doing as a nation to encourage this behavior despite the known dangers?