Sentences with phrase «development in flood zones»

But there are plenty of examples of glaring, even subsidized, exposure to climate risk in rich places, as well — for instance ongoing development in flood zones around St. Louis, Mo., and along coasts vulnerable to hurricanes.

They studied development trends from 2001 to 2011 and found that urban development has declined in coastal flood zones in general across the U.S.. However, development in flood zones in inland counties has grown.

Former MLA George Groeneveld, who represented Highwood until last year's election, told CBC last week that allowing development in flood zones has been a mistake.

Not exact matches

Martin Scott, of the Community Development Department, told the zoning board last week that the proposed ordinance, similar to one in force in Orland Park, would require pools be drained into the street to avoid flooding neighbors» yards.

• The office of Sen. Robert Ortt, a North Tonawanda Republican, said the senator helped secure $ 40 million for Lake Ontario flood relief, as well as $ 1 million for a statewide mental health resource program based in public schools and $ 1.6 million for the Niagara Falls Economic Development Tourism Target Zone.

The city said the report was unfair, noting that about 700 of those properties were in flood zones, were unsuitable for residential development or were slated to be developed.

The city said Stringer's report was unfair, arguing that about 700 of the properties were either in flood zones, were unsuitable for residential development or were already scheduled to be developed within the next two years.

Yet regardless of how much sea - level rise climate change brings, the researchers say careful long - term strategic planning can ensure that development in high - risk flood zones is appropriately designed or avoided.

«We found more urban development in the inland flood zones than the coastal areas between 2000 - 2011, which is a worrisome trend.

The researchers compiled urban development, flood hazard and census data and overlaid it on a map of the U.S.. Although their analysis shows that Americans in general have become more aware of the risk of floods over the 10 - year study period, the researchers identified several U.S. hot spots where urban development has grown in coastal flood zones including New York City and Miami.

The area also qualifies for Rural Development loans (100 % financing) and it is not in a flood zone so don't wait for this one to be gone!

This means developing new laws and implementing existing ones to protect the environment, along with strengthening flood early warning system and restricting development in floodplain zones.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed to raise its standards for FHA insurance in high risk flood zones.