The plan would provide walls and berms in the wealthy part of the city, while low-income neighbors would get grasses and elevated homes.
, when there was less of a focus on social justice issues. New studies, she added, have improved the understanding of sea level rise and the value of nature-based solutions.
The federal funds offer a one-time chance to mitigate the damages of a major storm that could devastate the city, Whitehead said “It’s hard to think about how you turn away dollars that protect to that level. You always want to avoid that kind of risk.” At briefings in May and February, Alexander said he was concerned about the effects on waterfront views, particularly of the Elizabeth River. He asked whether a portion of a downtown street could be closed and a waterfront park expanded and elevated.
Concerns over the placement of walls throughout their length and their height could be considered as long as changes don’t exceed the planned cost or provide inadequate storm flood protection, according to Mazur. “Not 100 percent of the people in the city are going to be 100 percent happy,” she added.
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