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fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

A $50 million 'flood-proof' mansion in bayfront Miami. Here are 5 takeaways

G House is designed to be flood-proof and withstand Category 5 hurricanes, utilizing special engineering techniques like breakaway walls and high-grade concrete.
Miami
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

CCA proposes masterplan and sports complex for resilient urban regeneration

The masterplan for La Paz transforms El Cajoncito into a continuous public corridor, enhancing urban connectivity, mobility, and flood resilience through strategic infrastructure improvements.
Renovation
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

NYC to dredge this Staten Island pond; effort aims to improve flood drainage

"This is about more than just a pond. This is about protecting homes, streets, and lives from the kind of persistent and consistent flooding that North Shore residents know all too well."
Canada news
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fromianVisits
3 months ago

Burnt Oak Brook flowing freely again after decades in a concrete channel

It was a great moment to see the river finding its way into the new channel for the first time. Previously, the river was hidden in a deep concrete channel at the edge of park. Now, the river is a much more prominent feature and park users will be able to see and enjoy it.
London
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