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The Stilted Revolution in Urban Design
Scientists forecast a potential 2-foot sea level rise by 2060, which would endanger low-lying regions like Fort Lauderdale.
As a countermeasure, the city is considering road elevation, to combat flooding.
The proposition, while carefully considered, raises concerns among residents about recurrent flooding and the financial burden of home elevation to align with the heightened roads.
https://phys.org/news/2024-03-fort-lauderdale-roads-seas.html
Scientists forecast a potential 2-foot sea level rise by 2060, which would endanger low-lying regions like Fort Lauderdale.
As a countermeasure, the city is considering road elevation, to combat flooding.
The proposition, while carefully considered, raises concerns among residents about recurrent flooding and the financial burden of home elevation to align with the heightened roads.
https://phys.org/news/2024-03-fort-lauderdale-roads-seas.html