Measures related to physical infrastructure opportunities to address flood risk
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 Floodwalls |
DESCRIPTION: Floodwalls are constructed on existing grade to create barriers for occasional flooding. They are typically constructed of raised concrete elements along the shoreline or upland to prevent flooding of inland assets. |
| SHORELINE LOCATION: | DESIGN LIFE: | IMPACT ON THE WATERFRONT: |
| Shoreline or Upland | 50 - 100 years | Minor Intervention |
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ADAPTABILITY: Varies |
CONSTRUCTION COST: TBD |
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| Sea Level Rise | Storm Surge | Waves | Erosion | |
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| Barrier Railing | Raised Feature |
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