How Cities Can Turn Flood Threats Into Beautiful, Life-Saving Solutions
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, deadly, and expensive, cities across the world are reimagining how to protect their communities not just with concrete walls, but with green spaces, tunnels, and public parks that double as lifesaving infrastructure.
From shiny blue skateboarding rinks that turn into stormwater pools to flood-absorbing tunnels that still keep traffic flowing, the future of disaster resilience is not just about survival it’s about smarter, more beautiful, and more livable urban design.
A 2021 report by the First Street Foundation found that one in four critical infrastructure systems in the U.S from hospitals and airports to fire stations and streets are at risk of being knocked out by flooding in today’s climate. And as sea levels rise and storms intensify, t...