On Coastal Cities Addressing Zoning Vis-à-vis Sea Level Rise

"As severe weather has increased, more and more coastal cities from Boston to Miami have revamped their flood maps and placed more scrutiny on zoning decisions in order to protect homes and property from the long-term impacts of sea level rise. According to a 2018 study published by the National Academy of Science, the sea level will rise by more than two feet by the end of the century."

A recent Governing Magazine article reported on the efforts of Boston and other coastal cities to address the issue of anticipated sea level rise.

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Governing: Coastal Cities Rethink Zoning Regulations in Fight Against Climate Change (June 2019)