New York City is among the most densely populated coastal communities in the world preparing for an inevitable rise in sea levels, which scientists said will amplify flooding crises from events such as thunderstorms, high tides and hurricanes.
would involve building 12 movable sea gates across the mouths of major bays and inlets along the harbor.
"There is no single factor [that] can eliminate all of the flood risks," she said, adding that other interventions will need to be utilized, such as smaller infrastructure along the shore and homeowners investing in retrofitting their homes and filling in their basements. However, many New Yorkers struggle to afford the investment necessary to flood-proof their homes, Madajewicz said.More than half of the New York City residents in the floodplain zone live in areas with a median income of less than $75,120, which is considered low income for New York City for a family of three, according to Rebuild by Design.
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