Construction Magazine September 2014 | Page 12

Infrastructure
Presenting the proposal
a world where such storms grew ever worse , ever more common and reach ever further inland as sea levels rise . So what steps are being taken to shore up its defences , and what form will a new approach to natural disaster and flood defence take ?
Blue / Green , not grey Argument has rejected rebuilding with a grey model , i . e . more of the same , a patching up of original defences and barriers with concrete , and instead advocates a shift towards blue / green infrastructure

‘ In June 2013 , HUD ’ s ‘ Rebuild by Design ’ contest was launched to develop innovative solutions to the very real problem the New York area faces , and a year later , six winners were announced ’

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