Uncertainty in Flood Mitigation Practices: Assessing the Economic Benefits of Property Acquisition and Elevation in Flood-Prone Communities

Uncertainty in Flood Mitigation Practices: Assessing the Economic Benefits of Property Acquisition and Elevation in Flood-Prone Communities

Adopting effective flood mitigation practices for repetitive flood events in the United States continues to play a prominent role in preventing future damage and fostering resilience to residential flooding. Two common mitigation practices for reducing residential flood risk consist of raising an ex...

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Main Authors: William Mobley, Kayode O. Atoba, Wesley E. Highfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
uncertainty analysis
scenario planning
urban flooding
flood mitigation
property acquisition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/5/2098

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