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Navigating Financial Challenges of Aging Stormwater Infrastructure
The chapter explores the financial obstacles faced by local government leaders in addressing sea level rise, emphasizing the difficulties in funding necessary infrastructure projects for flooding and stormwater issues. It discusses the reliance on state and federal funding and delves into the prioritization of costly solutions like raising roads and constructing sea walls in various cities, drawing examples from Galveston, Texas and Mobile. The conversation underscores the financial implications and hardships experienced by individuals in flood-prone areas, emphasizing disparities in cost distribution and the impact on marginalized communities.